For most Filipinos surveyed by Pulse Asia, the presence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in the Philippines is harmful to the country. | MAgerINQ
The overall sentiment is reflected across location and class, Gatchalian’s statement said, still citing the Pulse Asia survey.
In terms of location, 61% of respondents in the National Capital Region , 55% in Luzon, 53% in Visayas, and 67% in Mindanao believe POGO operations in the country are harmful. In terms of social class, the same sentiment is felt by 70% of respondents in the ABC class, 58% in the D class, and 44% in the E class.
Gatchalian said respondents who said they believe the Pogo industry is “injurious” to the country cited the main reasons for their response: proliferation of vices 67%); increase in Pogo-related crime incidents involving Chinese nationals ; tax evasion of Pogos and increasing number of Chinese nationals employed by Pogos ; no additional opportunities given to Filipinos ; and increasing cost of rent, residential, or business properties with 22%.
“Worth noting is that only 12% of respondents in the NCR, where a significant number of Pogos operate, said the industry is beneficial to the country while 20% of respondents in Luzon, 26% in the Visayas, and 17% in Mindanao also share the same view.”In terms of class, the 19% of total respondents who said Pogos are beneficial is broken down into 10% in the ABC class, 20% in the D class, and 27% in the E class, according to the survey.
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