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Philippines: Skewed priorities puts POGOs ahead of community support

The Philippine government skews its priorities by allowing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) to re-open in May, despite most non-essential industries closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the government struggles to provide relief to the poor, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chief Executive Officer Andrea Domingo confirmed in several radio interviews that POGOs,…