The directive issued by BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco is set to take effect on 26 July 2024. The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced that foreign workers employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Integrated Gaming Licensees (IGLs) have been granted 60 days, until September 2024, to exit the country. According to reports from the Philippines, the directive was issued by BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, in adherence to the nationwide POGO ban enforced by President Marcos Jr. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval confirmed that the order is effective from 26 July. Tansingco added that any pending and new visa applications for POGO and IGL workers will be rejected by the bureau, and foreign workers defying the order will face arrest and deportation. The BI has been coordinating with various government agencies, including the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the National Bureau of Investigation, to pursue foreigners involved in illegal activities. Data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) indicates that approximately 20,000 foreign workers are employed by POGOs and IGLs. For local Filipino employees affected by this directive, Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) stated that DOLE has begun profiling the impacted local workers and will organise a job fair along with training or upskilling programmes for them. This measure addresses concerns raised by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary, Arsenio Balisacan, regarding PAGCOR's situation.