19 Chinese POGO workers in Cavite rushed to hospital due to stomach pain

September 27, 2019

Around 19 Chinese workers of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) were rushed to the hospital Thursday morning due to alleged food poisoning.

According to the Kawit Municipal Police, around 6:30 am  police received a report Chinese nationals were brought to San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pasay City for immediate medical attention.

Police said the 19 victims ate at an in-house canteen of First Orient International Ventures located at Barangay Pulborista, Kawit, Cavite. The victims later complained about abdominal pain several hours later.

Authorities identified the victims as Li Sijia, Wang Junlong, Qi Zhaoling, Ji Xiao Yang, Yang Fei, Liu Heng, Wang Xin, Zhang Yu, Ding Haiyan, Li Xiao Yang, Zhang Zongzong, Li Yang Ping, Cai Wei, Cui Shao Jian, Ying Rong Shoai, Chang Gege, Ron Fang, Zhang Guizhi, Yan Jun.

Police are conducting follow-up investigation. Cristina Eloisa Baclig/DMS