Lawmaker wants LGUs liable for failed monitoring of POGOS

Local government officials must be held accountable for failure to properly monitor Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), a lawmaker said.

- LOUISE MAUREEN SIMEON

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said local government units should have been responsible in keeping an eye on the possible illegal activities of POGOs in their jurisdictions.

“Certain LGU personnel have been neglectful of their duties for a POGO hub to commit crimes and remain undetected and concerned LGU officials should be held accountable,” Gatchalian said.

This comes as the provincial board of Pampanga conducts an investigation following a police raid on a POGO compound in Porac and Angeles City.