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BY KEVIN GALANG<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n THERE is no place in Mabalacat City for illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Crisostomo Garbo of Mabalacat City, Pampanga issued the warning following a recent raid in an illegal POGO hub in a neighboring town.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The mayor directed the local police, city hall inspectors, and barangay officials to intensify efforts in ensuring that no buildings, facilities and establishments with suspicious activities operate within the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The mayor reiterated the importance of careful scrutiny when issuing permits to businesses, particularly those in sensitive industries.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He stressed the need for continuous monitoring of establishments to prevent illegal activities like POGO from taking root in Mabalacat City.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe events in the neighboring town serve as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by illicit activities such as illegal online operations,\u201d Garbo said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe must remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding our community from such threats,\u201d he added.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Mabalacat mayor also highlighted the significance of community cooperation in combating illegal schemes.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He urged residents to immediately report to the authorities any establishments with suspicious activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe cannot combat these threats alone. The cooperation of our kababayans is crucial in our efforts to maintain peace and safety in Mabalacat City,\u201d said Garbo<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cBy working together, we can ensure that our city remains free from illegal activities and preserves the well-being of our Kabalens,\u201d the mayor added.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BY KEVIN GALANG THERE is no place in Mabalacat City for illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). 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