China welcomes POGO ban in the Philippines

By Javier Joe Ismael

Jul 27, 2024 12:05 am

(UPDATES) THE Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has taken note of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to ban all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), and stated that the move would benefit Filipinos and the Chinese.

'We have noted President Marcos' announcement of banning all POGOs and welcome this development. We believe this decision echoes the call of the [Filipinos] and serves the common interests of the peoples of both countries,' the embassy said on Thursday.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 22, 2024. AP PHOTO

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