This is a growing problem in the world - not only was this observed in the Philippines; its not fun to have goals to emigrate?!

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What is happening to the dream big by going abroad?   The YT is not replete with videos of homelessness in California, Florida, Washington, UK

There are homeless people, unsheltered.  In the Philippines, we are luckier, there are shelters over the heads of people.  The unsheltered abroad lives in tents:

This was exacerbated by the influx of refugees, asylum seekers

Homelessness in Washington

Homelessness in Florida 2024

Homeless in UK

Homelessness in USA

150 million people worldwide are homeless

Poverty in the Philippines

Will POGO ban affect the real estate sector, stock market?

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Some economist say the effect will be minimal.  Govt officials say that the revenue from POGO is not that much.  China welcomed the banning of POGO

There is much negative social effect:   source of criminality, scams, well losses from gambling.  And as the Senate investigation is pointing out, can be source of security risk -  espionage. Some of their workers could be spies, or soldiers of the PLA

All ready, real estate companies are predicting drop in rents as many offices will be vacated.  Initially the real estate market reacted.  The prices of real estate companies drooped days after the POGO ban was announced.