A PHILIPPINE senator on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) to flush out illegal businesses and other establishments run by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), which have been linked to criminal syndicates and alleged Chinese espionage.
“POGOs are creating an underground illegal community,” Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian said in a statement. “Our mayors should be able to clear out illegal establishments operating in their cities and municipalities.”
Mr. Gatchalian also called on the Department of Interior and Local Government to probe crimes linked to POGOs.
He said mayors have the power to keep track of all businesses operating within their localities. — John Victor D. Ordoñez
