Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 4) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said it has so far deported 156 foreigners working in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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“As of 31 December 2022, the BI has successfully deported a total of 156 of the 368 foreign nationals connected with operations against illegal POGOs in Pasig and Angeles City,” the bureau’s report read.
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“This translates to a deportation implementation rate of approximately 42%,” it added.
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The BI report showed seven Vietnamese nationals were deported on Dec. 16, while 27 other foreign workers were sent back on Dec. 21. Another 23 were deported on Dec. 28.
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Authorities started the deportation of illegal POGO workers in October – with six Chinese nationals comprising the first batch.
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The bureau said it is still in the process of securing needed documents and clearances for the remaining 212 foreign nationals to be deported.
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