closed and left the country<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRobredo said: “We have many lessons in history. That\u2019s one of the dangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“First, the POGO should not be allowed here, because number one, it (gambling) is illegal in China. Number two, they will apply for a job here, and many Filipinos who are already unemployed will compete with them.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also questioned the role of the\u00a0Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said: “This should have been spotted from the start. It has been four years for the administration. Why did we let it slide?” <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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