8 days ago · Philippines
Philippines thought Pogos were gone. Corruption and AI still power them
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a crime & justice story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Philippines. The first report grouped here was at 9 Oct 2026, 04:56 UTC. The headline in use is “Philippines thought Pogos were gone. Corruption and AI still power them”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Two years after the Philippines banned its notorious offshore gaming hubs, or Pogos, a recent crackdown on hundreds of foreigners has highlighted a worrying trend of embedded corruption that still enables the sector to thrive. In September, the National Bureau of Investigation raided a call centre-style facility in Makati City…
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- First reported by South China Morning Post Asia
Philippines thought Pogos were gone. Corruption and AI still power them
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