THE Philippine National Police (PNP) rescued 16 Thais who were forced to work in a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) company in Pampanga.

The Southern Police District chief, BGen. Kirby John Kraft, said on Sunday a joint team from the District Special Operations Unit, Regional Special Operations Group of the Metro Manila police force, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and Mabalacat City Police Station rescued the Thais from the office of the POGO, identified as Shedaikeji Technology, on Saturday afternoon.