Robredo seeks action on alleged bribery scheme for entry of Chinese POGO workers

MANILA - Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday called for urgent action on immigration personnel after a lawmaker bared a scheme where Chinese tourists allegedly pay grease money to enter the count

ry to work in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators industry.Sen. Risa Hontiveros, citing an informant, earlier said Chinese nationals pay an additional P10,000 to travel agencies in China as fees for immigration personnel in Manila airports, tour operators and "syndicates" who facilitate their transfer to POGO sites.BI and airport officials, however, were quick to deny they had knowledge of the alleged bribery scheme.

“Paano nakakapasok, inaagawan pa nito ng trabaho ang mga Pilipino. Bakit ang ilegal sa ibang bansa pinapayagan natin dito?” Robredo said. Robredo thanked Hontiveros and the witnesses for coming forward and revealing the supposed bribery scheme. “Ngayon, mabuti na may nag-reveal kasi kung walang nag-reveal, parang helpless tayo sa nangyayari,” Robredo said.

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