Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: POGO workers aiming to disguise new illicit operations

Wednesday 27th of November 2024

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Good morning. You can run but…POGO operators are attempting to rebrand themselves and escape oversight by procuring the business process outsourcing (BPO) label, aiming to continue operations within the country under the radar. The recent crackdown has caused an outflow of operations to nearby countries, with operators profiting off of political instability. Meanwhile, in the big city, the real estate market is suffering from the POGO exodus, but cautious optimism still exists.

What you need to know

Philippine POGO operators are relocating to islands and disguising their operations as BPO firms to bypass the nationwide ban, warns the PAOCC.
Cautious optimism for Metro Manila’s office market in the post-POGO era, as expansions continue to be driver of demand.

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Philippine authorities confirm Harry Roque is still in the country.

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