| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Area | Tarlac Province / Bamban |
| Type | compound |
| Status | Reported closed: Authorities or credible reports say it was shut, with no later reports of activity. |
| Latest reporting | Raided on 13 Mar 2024, with 658 workers found and trafficking charges filed (Rappler). No later reports of activity were found, and the Philippines' POGO ban took effect in 2025. |
Nearby hubs
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- Bavet · Cambodia · Disrupted
- Park 8 (Prey Veng) · Cambodia · Uncertain
- Kaysone Phomvihane (Savannakhet) · Laos · Emerging
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
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Questions people ask
Where is Bamban (Tarlac) former POGO hub?
Bamban (Tarlac) former POGO hub is in Tarlac Province / Bamban, Philippines. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Bamban (Tarlac) former POGO hub still active in 2026?
Status: Reported closed. Raided on 13 Mar 2024, with 658 workers found and trafficking charges filed (Rappler). No later reports of activity were found, and the Philippines' POGO ban took effect in 2025.
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]