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MANILA, Philippines – A controversy that started with one mayor of a small town in Tarlac has unraveled into an issue that has exposed corruption and vulnerabilities of various sectors in the Philippines.

But Alice Guo, the once-mayor of Bamban, is probably just a minor player in the network that has allowed Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) to thrive with criminalities.

On Thursday, October 3, Rappler investigative editor Chay Hofileña sits down with Mindanao bureau coordinator Herbie Gomez, investigative reporter Lian Buan, and multimedia reporters Jairo Bolledo and John Sitchon to explore who’s who in the controversial POGO network.

What’s next for these individuals identified to have links with POGOs that have not only scammed people off of their money but also allegedly took part in human trafficking and other violence? How did this network come to be?

Catch the discussion on Thursday, October 3, at 4 pm! – Rappler.com

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