Most Pinoys back ban on POGO operations

CEBU, Philippines — Eight in 10 Filipinos are in favor of banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), a recent OCTA Research survey found.

Results of the June 26 to July 1 survey released on Sunday, July 28, found that 83 percent of the respondents agree that POGO operations should be banned in the country.

Only 12 percent disagreed with the statement, while five percent said they do not know enough to give an opinion on the matter.

Support for POGO ban was highest among respondents in balance Luzon (90 percent), followed by those in the Visayas (81 percent), Mindanao (78 percent) and Metro Manila (73 percent).

Across socio-economic backgrounds, it was highest among class D respondents (86 percent), followed by those in class ABC (73 percent) and class E (72 percent).

The same survey also found that 85 percent of respondents saying they would vote for candidates who support a ban on POGO operations.

Twelve percent said they will not support candidates who support banning POGO operations, while three percent said they do not know.

Support for candidates who agree with POGO ban was highest among those in balance Luzon (93 percent), followed by those in the Visayas (81 percent), Mindanao (77 percent) and Metro Manila (77 percent).

The survey had 1,200 adult respondents and a margin of error of +/- three percent for national percentages. — /FPL (FREEMAN)