THE recent raid of a company in Parañaque City suspected to be a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) prompted the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to call on local chief executives to help shut down remaining POGO sites that have gone underground.

"This is a message to all local chief executives (LCE): Do your job well and make sure to inspect all buildings. You will be held accountable if we catch you approving buildings without reporting to us," DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said over the weekend.

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