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Read more about the article PCIJ REPORT| Inside a Chinese gambling entity: What happens, who works, how?
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PCIJ REPORT| Inside a Chinese gambling entity: What happens, who works, how?

In the bustling offshore gambling industry in the Philippines today, a conservative estimate of 100,000 people work. About 90 percent of them are mainland Chinese. In this interview, a Chinese customer service worker talks about how and why they came to the Philippines; their living and working conditions; incidents of misbehavior; and how the shops run and raise revenues from operations.

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Read more about the article UP-Min says regret over tight security on 2019 Palaro opening
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UP-Min says regret over tight security on 2019 Palaro opening

The University of the Philippines Mindanao expressed regrets on the inconveniences to its constituents, especially to their students after some were locked inside their dormitory during the Opening Ceremonies of the Palarong Pambansa at the Davao City-UP Sports Complex last April 28.

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Read more about the article Davao City Council turns down proposed dash cam ordinance
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Davao City Council turns down proposed dash cam ordinance

The proposed Dash Cam Ordinance that would require for the installation of dashboard camera to heavy trucks, buses, and vans failed to pass the second reading during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City on Tuesday, April 30.

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