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Sen. Bato Dela Rosa claimed that POGOs are "very essential" to gov't because it needs money to fight COVID-19.

"On the part of the administration, it’s very essential because we need money to spend on the COVID-19 response.”

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CONTEXT: The Anti-Money Laundering Council previously reported in February 2020 that POGOs owe the government P50 billion in the form of franchise, corporate and other taxes.

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CONTEXT: Back in October 2019, BIR said that POGOs are ignoring demand letters and notices for them to comply with tax laws and settle their unpaid obligations.

"The problem is they don’t respond to our demand letters," BIR Commissioner Caesar Dulay said.
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CONTEXT: Aside from unpaid taxes, POGOs are also seen as the main reason for the rise of sex trafficking.

Sen. @risahontiveros conducted hearings in January 2020 that uncovered how POGOs are linked to prostitution rings that cater to Chinese clients.

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@risahontiveros CONTEXT: Back in July 2019, it was revealed that NAIA immigration personnel provide “escort services” for illegal Chinese workers entering the country.

POGOs pay P10,000 for the smooth entry of every Chinese hire.

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CONTEXT: Panelo said in March 2020 the gov't is not sitting on reports that POGOs were being used for illegal activities.

“The POGOs will be under evaluation given the fact that there are complaints of illegal practices and corruption.”

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CONTEXT: During a meeting between Duterte and Xi Jinping in Aug 2019, Xi said that gambling is illegal in China and proposed that POGOs be banned in the Philippines.

Xi was reportedly concerned about crimes linked to gambling like money laundering,

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“We hope the Philippines will ban all online gambling. We hope it will strengthen law enforcement with China and jointly tackle criminal activities including online gambling and cyber fraud,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said back in Aug 2019.

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CONTEXT: A report in September 2019 revealed that Chinese workers in POGOs are paid higher than Filipino workers BPOs.

POGOs generated P504 billion salaries annually surpassing the P400 billion paid by the BPO sector.

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CONTEXT: Harry Roque claimed it's wrong to think POGOs were fostering gambling in the Philippines.

“There are no gambling activities in the Philippines since these cater (to clients) abroad."

POGO stands for "Philippine offshore gaming operators."

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Palace Spokesman Harry Roque blamed "pasaway" Filipinos saying they are the reason why the Philippines is number one in ASEAN in terms of number of #COVID19 cases.

"Nakakahiya po 'yan. Itigil niyo na 'yang pagiging pasaway!"

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CONTEXT: The first confirmed case of #COVID19 in the Philippines was reported on January 30, 2020.

Community quarantine measures were implemented in March, over a month since the first reported case.

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CONTEXT: In a taped message aired on Feb. 14, Duterte urged Filipinos to travel around the country despite the looming COVID-19 crisis.

“Come with me and be my travel companion. I’ll be traveling around the Philippines. Let’s prioritize our own” he said.

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In his late address last night, President Rodrigo Duterte claimed he had warned everyone to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic "at the start."

On Feb. 3, 2020, Duterte said "there is nothing really to be extra scared of" COVID-19.
As of April 6, 2020—two months after the president's statement—there are 3,660 cases in the country, including 163 deaths and 73 recoveries.

It has since been announced that the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon will be extended until April 30.
Also on Feb. 3, upon noting there was still just one death in the country from COVID-19, Duterte said that "everything is well in the country."

He also said the gov't is prepared to buy face masks though the supply has been depleted due to high demand.

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