Philippine senate to weigh business concerns on banning Pogos


MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Senators on Tuesday (Sept 27) said they would consider the concerns from the business sector regarding a possible ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).

Sen Sherwin Gatchalian said the Senate committee on ways and means, which he heads, will set a hearing on the economic impact of banning Pogos, after a realty industry expert warned last week that the government would lose about P200 billion annually if these companies are shut down.

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