CLARK FREEPORT – Governor Susan Yap of Tarlac province has called for clear policies that should cover companies in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOS) in the country.
“What does it benefit us?,” Yap said when asked for her comments on having POGOs.
She was guest at the Balitaan media forum here by the Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI), in cooperation with Clark Development Corporation.
The governor, who is seeking her third term unopposed, said that there has to be clear rules and regulations in allowing the POGOS to operate, particularly in taxation.
“Taxation is not clear yet. Once it is cleared and income for government (is assured) then it is fine,” Yap said.
She said that under current rules, only the lessor stands to benefit in allowing the multi-billion peso industry to operate.
She also called for well-defined rules on employment where locals must always be considered.
“What job generation does it have? Ninety percent of (their) employees are not Filipinos,” the governor added.
