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PH working to bring home Filipinos from offshore gaming operations in Lao PDR
PH working to bring home Filipinos from offshore gaming operations in Lao PDR
Patuxai, Vientiane, Laos Stefan Fussan - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Patuxai, Vientiane, Laos Stefan Fussan - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 MANILA — Philippine authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation of Filipinos recruited to work in offshore gaming operations in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
MANILA — Philippine authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation of Filipinos recruited to work in offshore gaming operations in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
"Patuloy ang pagma-manman ng sitwasyon sa mga POGO workers. Mayroon pa kaming naiwan doon na mga POGO workers na tinutulungan pa rin nila Ambassador [Deena Joy] Amatong,” Cacdac told the weekly news forum in Quezon City on Saturday," Department of Migrant Workers secretary Hans Cacdac said in a news forum on Saturday.
"Patuloy ang pagma-manman ng sitwasyon sa mga POGO workers. Mayroon pa kaming naiwan doon na mga POGO workers na tinutulungan pa rin nila Ambassador [Deena Joy] Amatong,” Cacdac told the weekly news forum in Quezon City on Saturday," Department of Migrant Workers secretary Hans Cacdac said in a news forum on Saturday.
He said Amatong uncovered the syndicate, after sending home several Filipinos part of the said offshore gaming operations.
He said Amatong uncovered the syndicate, after sending home several Filipinos part of the said offshore gaming operations.
Cacdac said the DMW, the Department of Justice and law enforcement agencies are going after the syndicate recruiting Filipinos.
Cacdac said the DMW, the Department of Justice and law enforcement agencies are going after the syndicate recruiting Filipinos.
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The DMW secretary said they are gathering information from each rescued Filipino to help authorities identify recruiters in the Philippines.
The DMW secretary said they are gathering information from each rescued Filipino to help authorities identify recruiters in the Philippines.
“We are working closely also with the DOJ. Kada uwi ng mga pinapauwi ni Ambassador ay kinukunan natin ng statement sa ating Anti-Illegal Recruitment unit at ‘pagkakuha natin ng statement, may tinukoy silang Philippine element or Philippine recruiter and na-sumbit natin kaagad. Ini-endorse natin kaagad sa DOJ for the appropriate filing of complaints sa piskalya,” Cacdac said.
“We are working closely also with the DOJ. Kada uwi ng mga pinapauwi ni Ambassador ay kinukunan natin ng statement sa ating Anti-Illegal Recruitment unit at ‘pagkakuha natin ng statement, may tinukoy silang Philippine element or Philippine recruiter and na-sumbit natin kaagad. Ini-endorse natin kaagad sa DOJ for the appropriate filing of complaints sa piskalya,” Cacdac said.
Amatong said 160 Filipinos working in offshore gaming operations have been sent home from Lao PDR.
Amatong said 160 Filipinos working in offshore gaming operations have been sent home from Lao PDR.
In August, 125 overseas Filipino workers who fell victim to cyber scam hubs in Lao PDR were repatriated following the crackdown on "illegal activities" in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Bokeo province in the country.
In August, 125 overseas Filipino workers who fell victim to cyber scam hubs in Lao PDR were repatriated following the crackdown on "illegal activities" in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Bokeo province in the country.
Amatong encouraged rescued Filipinos to cooperate with Philippine authorities to avoid illegal recruitment and human trafficking.
Amatong encouraged rescued Filipinos to cooperate with Philippine authorities to avoid illegal recruitment and human trafficking.
She also hoped they would "seek better and legitimate opportunities" for themselves and their families upon their return.
She also hoped they would "seek better and legitimate opportunities" for themselves and their families upon their return.
The Philippine Embassy in Vientiane said it is working with the Lao government to ensure the protection of Filipino who may still be in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.
The Philippine Embassy in Vientiane said it is working with the Lao government to ensure the protection of Filipino who may still be in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.
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