While stopping Pogo from running games will somehow affect the country’s revenue collection, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has admitted that it would be better for the country in the long run. | GabrielLaluINQ
“Kaya nga tayo siguro hindi maka-alis alis doon sa FATF sa anti-money laundering, these are being used for anti-money laundering purposes,” he added.
He also said that there is indeed a social cost to the continuous operation of Pogos, as in a practical sense, Philippine National Police units are being mobilized to secure these people and go after Pogo-related crimes when they could have been utilized for other matters. Several lawmakers like Senator Win Gatchalian from the majority and Minority Leader Senator Koko Pimentel have called for the permanent ban on Pogos, citing the socio-economic impact of the gaming operations.
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