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Dec 10

POGO Ban Bill Now in Philippine Senate Plenary

The Anti-POGO Act of 2024 (Senate Bill No. 2868) seeks to "eliminate once and for all the operations" of POGOs in the Philippines....

DICT Sees Drop in Text Scams as POGO Deadline Nears

Dec 10

Crime & Legal

DICT Sees Drop in Text Scams as POGO Deadline Nears

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reports fewer text scams as the Dec 31 Philippine Offshore Gaming...

Harry Roque May Have Left PH on Private Plane

Dec 9

Crime & Legal

Harry Roque May Have Left PH on Private Plane

“Even flying schools can fly persons out of the Philippines,” said Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez, saying immigration officers...

Quad Comm to Release Initial Report on EJKs, POGOs

Dec 9

Crime & Legal

Quad Comm to Release Initial Report on EJKs, POGOs

The House Panel will be recommending four pieces of legislation regarding Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) and extrajudicial...

60 Suspects to Face Raps Over POGO Hidden as Plastic Warehouse

Dec 9

Crime & Legal

60 Suspects to Face Raps Over POGO Hidden as Plastic Warehouse

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will be filing charges against those involved in a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)...

NBI Cracks Down on Illegal POGO Hub in Davao del Norte

Dec 6

Crime & Legal

NBI Cracks Down on Illegal POGO Hub in Davao del Norte

NBI Davao busted an illegal POGO hub in Panabo City, arresting 59 individuals including Chinese and Malaysians, amid gov't crackdown on...

187 Chinese Facing Deportation from PH for POGO Links

Dec 6

Crime & Legal

187 Chinese Facing Deportation from PH for POGO Links

The Philippine government is taking decisive action against 187 Chinese nationals linked with POGOs. The Philippine government is taking...

Dec 6

Crime & Legal

47 POGOs still operating in PH: DILG

The Philippine government is set to shut down all remaining POGOs by December 31, 2024, with penalties for illegal activities and...

Child of POGO Workers Caught in Deportation Dilemma

Dec 6

Crime & Legal

Child of POGO Workers Caught in Deportation Dilemma

A two-year-old girl has become stateless because of her parents' deportation. Her parents were linked to the now-illegal POGO trade. A...

Harry Roque Waiting For 2 Conditions Before Returning to PH

Dec 5

Crime & Legal

Harry Roque Waiting For 2 Conditions Before Returning to PH

Sherwin Gatchalian to launch probe on how fugitives are able to leave: “This suggests a well-organized syndicate, corrupt officials, or...

Man Uses Stolen P10k From Internet Shop To Gamble on Scatter

Dec 5

Crime & Legal

Man Uses Stolen P10k From Internet Shop To Gamble on Scatter

A man was arrested in Cebu for stealing P10,000 from an internet cafe. The suspect said he used part of the money to gamble on the online...

Hontiveros Suggests POGO Links in Harry Roque Escape from PH

Dec 5

Crime & Legal

Hontiveros Suggests POGO Links in Harry Roque Escape from PH

Did key figures from a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) play a role in facilitating Harry Roque’s escape from the Philippines?...

House Passes Bill vs. Fake Birth Certificates of Foreigners

Dec 5

Crime & Legal

House Passes Bill vs. Fake Birth Certificates of Foreigners

The proposed Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law (HB 11117) was created following a House inquiry into illegal drug operations...

Falsification Rap Eyed For Harry Roque After Possible Illegal Exit

Dec 5

Crime & Legal

Falsification Rap Eyed For Harry Roque After Possible Illegal Exit

“He most probably falsified immigration clearances to be accepted by his destination country,” said authorities about Harry Roque leaving...

Singapore Authorities Say People “Gambling” For Labubus Online

Dec 4

Crime & Legal

Singapore Authorities Say People “Gambling” For Labubus Online

Some Singaporeans are gambling their way into getting limited edition Labubu toys. Authorities have warned that these are violations of...

Alice Guo Camp Files Motion To Stop Deportation

Dec 4

Crime & Legal

Alice Guo Camp Files Motion To Stop Deportation

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who has been accused of being a Chinese spy, has filed a petition to stop a deportation case...

Island Cove POGO Hub Closes Ahead of Dec 31 Deadline

Dec 4

Crime & Legal

Island Cove POGO Hub Closes Ahead of Dec 31 Deadline

Tagged as the largest POGO hub in the Philippines, Island Cove is owned by businessman Kim Wong. It is now officially closed as of...

Harry Roque Files Counter-Affidavit in Abu Dhabi Amid POGO Probe

Dec 4

Crime & Legal

Harry Roque Files Counter-Affidavit in Abu Dhabi Amid POGO Probe

Harry Roque signed his counter-affidavit in Abu Dhabi on Nov 29, 2024. He refutes human trafficking charges filed against him while...

Malaysia amending comms law to address online gambling, scams

Dec 3

Crime & Legal

Malaysia amending comms law to address online gambling, scams

Malaysia’s possible amendments on its communications law is expected to crack down on “online harm, online gambling and scams.”...

Indonesia Wants Teens Exposed to Online Gambling In Rehab

Dec 3

Crime & Legal

Indonesia Wants Teens Exposed to Online Gambling In Rehab

Indonesia is pushing for the rehabilitation of teenagers exposed to online gambling. Indonesia is pushing for the rehabilitation of...

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