DOLE in Philippines Warns Public of Illegal Recruitment by POGOs

“The Department of Labor and Employment is warning the public against the illegal recruitment being perpetrated by certain Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country.

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) verified that certain Chinese companies are operating in the country as POGO without license, accreditation, nor pending application with its Online Gaming and Licenses Department (OGLD).

The Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) reported a Taiwanese identified as Wu Keng-Hao, went to the country last February 26, 2021 to work for an online gaming company.

According to PNP-AKG, the “slave trade” has already been the modus of POGO firms during the past years. Chinese or Taiwanese nationals would be lured through social media accounts and will be recruited as POGO workers.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III warned the public of unscrupulous groups specifically those who promise to give attractive salary packages but have caused them serious financial and emotional problems.

“It would be prudent to verify first the registration of such companies with relevant government agencies prior to engaging with them.” Bello said.

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