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Panukalang pag-ban ng POGO, inihain ng Makabayan bloc sa Kamara
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00:00 Some congressmen are in favor of declaring Pogo as a national security threat.
00:05 Their reasons are being revealed in the center of the news of Melales Moras Live.
00:11 Melas?
00:11 It is thought that the other members of the government are being forced to declare it as a national security threat.
00:21 Because of the various crimes committed against Pogo,
00:26 some lawmakers are now pushing for the declaration of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators as a national security threat.
00:34 Now, it is completely prohibited in the country.
00:38 According to Surigao del Norte's 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers,
00:42 even if the country benefits from Pogo, it has no impact compared to its Peruvian and indigenous heritage.
00:50 Therefore, the so-called operation should be banned in the Philippines.
00:54 According to the same, Kabataan Party's Representative Raul Manuel.
00:59 Moreover, just a while ago, the Makabayan Block of House Bill No. 10525 was passed by the President of the House,
01:07 Deputy Minority Leader Franz Castro, to ban the operation of Pogo in the country.
01:13 If House Speaker Martin Romualdez will ask, he will surely say that there is a violation, no matter who is involved.
01:21 They will answer this in the law.
01:23 The House also believes that the congressmen already know what to do if there is a related illegal operation of Pogo in their district.
01:32 Let's listen to the part of the statement of Congresswoman Castro and Speaker Romualdez.
01:37 We filed this because of the various crimes committed against Pogo,
01:44 to the point that there are already "involved" by local officials.
01:53 And this is also the case of the raids that happened.
01:57 It was proven that there are a lot of Chinese people who are employed here in Pogo,
02:04 but their documents are not enough to work here.
02:10 They already know what to do, so they will monitor the situation in their districts.
02:16 Should we consider this as a national threat?
02:19 Is this a national threat?
02:22 As long as all stakeholders in all sectors follow the law, it's okay.
02:33 But if anyone goes against the law, they will be punished.
02:39 It's not unusual for the statement of some lawmakers,
02:42 House Ways and Means Committee Chair Joey Salceda,
02:45 to deny the benefits and revenue or the benefits that the government will get from the legal Pogo.
02:53 We all know that there are illegal and legal Pogo operators in the country.
02:58 It's being said that the lawmakers have a different opinion on this.
03:04 In February, the House passed a resolution on the banning of Pogo operators.
03:13 But for now, we are waiting for the action on this scenario.
03:18 Aside from the congressmen who want to stop the operation of Pogo operators in our country,
03:25 are there any lawmakers who favor this operation but should stop it?
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03:36 Audrey, I think that's right.
03:38 In this camera, the opinions of lawmakers are different in every aspect.
03:44 Not only on the Pogo issue, but also on other important social issues.
03:49 Earlier, Audrey, the statement of Congressman Joey Salceda was released,
03:54 where he highlighted that Pogo has a benefit, especially those who regulate the PagCorp.
04:01 Because what Congressman Salceda said, our country is getting a benefit from Pogo,
04:08 especially the legal operation and not the illegal operations.
04:13 That's why it's hot topic now Audrey, how to restrict the regulation here.
04:19 In the camera, Audrey, we are waiting for the camera to pass a resolution
04:27 to give a final decision on Pogo.
04:32 But we should also remind our audience, Audrey,
04:36 this will pass through the Senate and the Malacanang.
04:40 Thank you very much, Mela Lesmora.