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Zero POGO related crimes in Ph recently: Sen. Joseph Victor "JV" G. Ejercito at the joint committee hearing of the Ways and Means and Public Order and Dangerous Drugs committees, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, applauded the Philippine National Police for helping reduce Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) related crimes in the country. "I see that we can have zero incidence (of POGO-related crimes) as long as the PNP increases its police visibility. I see it when I bike around POGO areas. I see young police officers on patrol, in hotels and other establishments. I hope that the PNP would continue doing this because this will serve as a deterrent (against crimes committed) by foreign nationals that are working here," Ejercito said in English and Filipino. According to the report cited by the PNP, there had been no POGO-related crimes in the country since last month when the Senate ramped up its committee hearings regarding the issue. (Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB)