Philippines orders foreign workers in offshore gaming hubs to leave in 2 months

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has ordered foreigners working in offshore gambling firms to leave the country in two months’ time, its immigration bureau said on Wednesday, July 24, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to stamp out the operators.

Marcos has banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) for their alleged links to crimes, human trafficking, and financial scams, and gave the gaming regulator until the end of the year to shut down these businesses.