NAIA immigration bribery scheme

[Marvin Boggs]

Seems like we were just discussing POGO's recently: 

 

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate inquiry bared yesterday an alleged bribery scheme at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to make it easier for Chinese nationals to enter the country on tourist visas and eventually work in Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms.

The scheme – dubbed “pastillas” because money is rolled in white office paper similar to the local sweet milk candy before distribution to corrupt officials – was bared at yesterday’s resumption of the Senate inquiry into the rising incidents of crimes linked to the proliferation of POGOs.

Full article: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/02/18/1994084/p10-billion-pastillas-bi-racket-allows-entry-chinese

[Dave Hounddriver]

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

[Arizona Kid]

9 hours ago, Marvin Boggs said:

Seems like we were just discussing POGO's recently: 

 

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate inquiry bared yesterday an alleged bribery scheme at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to make it easier for Chinese nationals to enter the country on tourist visas and eventually work in Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms.

The scheme – dubbed “pastillas” because money is rolled in white office paper similar to the local sweet milk candy before distribution to corrupt officials – was bared at yesterday’s resumption of the Senate inquiry into the rising incidents of crimes linked to the proliferation of POGOs.

Full article: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/02/18/1994084/p10-billion-pastillas-bi-racket-allows-entry-chinese

I read the Star every morning after my 2 cups of coffee. It was in the paper today. I was not shocked or surprised. I just went on to read the next article. Normal. 

[Gary D]

Someone thinking they're not getting their fare share.

[Dave Hounddriver]

On CNN Philippines this evening a senator said (paraphrased as i listened but did not record it): "There is no investigation going on about the bribery scheme.  There is no investigation planned.  Right now there is just an allegation.  The allegation must be proven and then there must be an official complaint from someone before the government can get involved."

[Old55]

8 hours ago, Gary D said:

Someone thinking they're not getting their fare share.

My first thought.