PAOCC Relieves Spox Winston Casio For “Slapping” POGO Worker
Winston Casio has been relieved for allegedly slapping a worker of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) . Use this as the first...
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Nov 5
PNP Chief Vows: No More POGOs in 2025
PNP Chief Rommel Marbil vows to eliminate all POGOs nationwide by the end of 2024. Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Rommel Marbil...
Nov 4
BPO Raid Linked to POGO Sparks Debate on Enforcement Limits
Licenses issued by freeport and economic zones remain in a gray area, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr . has yet to issue a direct...
Nov 4
Here’s why PAOCC described Manila POGO raid as “flawed”
PAOCC distanced itself from a flawed police raid on POGOs at Century Peak Tower, Manila, citing concerns over foreign suspects being...
Nov 4
700 Filipinos Rescued from Bataan POGO Hub Involved in Scams
Authorities raided a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Bataan posing as a BPO, allegedly involved in online sports...
Oct 24
Quadcomm to Summon Banks, AMLC Amid POGO Probe
The House quad committee will summon banks, AMLC, and PAOCC to its next hearing to investigate substantial fund flows linked to the probe...
Oct 22
5,000 Nabbed in Interpol's Global Crackdown on Illegal Football Bets
Over 5,000 arrested as INTERPOL launched a global sting against illegal football bets, targeting regions including Thailand, Vietnam, and...
Oct 22
Quad Committee Probes POGO-Linked Money Laundering in Land Buys
The Solicitor General was urged to investigate alleged fraudulent land purchases by Chinese nationals, fearing funds may have been...
Oct 22
Chinese National Kidnapped in Bulacan Has POGO Ties
A Chinese national kidnapped in Bulacan is linked to POGO hubs, the PNP reported Monday, spotlighting crime concerns in the Philippines'...
Oct 21
Illegal Online Gambling Cases In Korea Triple Since COVID
Data from Korea’s National Gambling Control Commission shows that illegal online gambling cases nearly tripled since 2019. Data from the...
Oct 21
Authorities to probe link of Chinese man’s murder in Makati to POGOs
Authorities are investigating whether the murder of a Chinese national at a hotpot restaurant in Makati City is connected to Philippine...
Oct 21
Less Than Half Of Foreign Pogo Workers Downgraded Visas By Deadline
The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration reports that only 12,000 out of 30,000 foreign POGO workers downgraded their visas before the...
Oct 21
Chavit Singson: POGO Ban Unnecessary, Rules Should Be Tighter
Chavit Singson, former Ilocos Sur Governor, argues that instead of a POGO ban, the government should focus on tightening regulations to...
Oct 21
PAGCOR Urged to Assist in Returning Expats of Closed POGOs
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) calls on PAGCOR to help return foreign workers of closed POGOs to their home...
Oct 16
NBI Warns Small POGO Groups Gathering Info on Target Victims
NBI reveals POGOs forming small groups in residential areas to evade detection, with 17 foreigners arrested in Makati for alleged...
Oct 16
Harry Roque’s Wife Exited PH in Early September – BI
Mylah Roque, wife of ex-spokesperson Harry Roque, has left the Philippines, says BI, amid allegations linking her to illegal gaming...
Oct 15
100 POGOs Still Operating in PH Despite Ban
Despite President Marcos' POGO ban, around 100 operators still function in the Philippines, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
Oct 15
PH Eyes Repatriating OFWs Stuck in Laos Offshore Gaming Jobs
PH officials ramp up efforts to protect Filipinos in offshore gaming in Laos amid concerns over illegal recruitment and human...
Oct 15
Dead Porac Councilor Among Officials Suspended Over POGO Hub
Porac Mayor Jing Capil is the second mayor suspended over POGOs, following dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo (Guo Hua Ping). The Office of...
Oct 14
China, Cambodia Strengthen Ties Against Online Gambling, Scams
China and Cambodia vow to boost cooperation against cross-border online gambling and cyber scams, announced during talks at the ASEAN...
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