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Dark Shadows of POGOs
This chapter explores the controversial world of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), revealing a stark duality between luxury and exploitation within their compounds. Through chilling accounts of past police raids and personal testimonies, it highlights the grim realities faced by workers, alongside the looming presence of financial fraud schemes like 'pig butchering.' The narrative culminates in a critical examination of local political figures and the repercussions of their ties to the gaming industry, leading to a nationwide crackdown on POGOs.
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