SOJ Remulla warns rogue POGO alien workers to submit to PH authorities
JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla has issued a stern warning against illegal POGO workers who continue to stay in the Philippines despite the ultimatum given by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for them to leave the country by the end of 2024.
Based on the report given by the Bureau of Immigration (BI), there are roughly 11,000 foreign POGO workers who are set to be deported for failing to leave the country last year.
This number comprises POGO aliens who failed to downgrade their visas or voluntarily leave the Philippines du and those who downgraded their visas but failed to leave the country within the prescribed period given by authorities.
At present, the BI is conducting an extensive manhunt operations against the remaining POGO foreign workers in the country considered as illegal aliens.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) reiterated the government’s call to all POGO alien workers to submit themselves to Philippine authorities or face severe legal consequences such as permanent blacklisting and other sanctions.
“The President is unequivocally clear that POGOs have no place here in the Philippines and we vow to give our all-out support for the sake and welfare of the Filipino people,” Sec Remulla underscored.
“This Administration stands firm in its resolve to intensifying its guerilla operations against non-compliant POGOs,” stressed Remulla.
