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Nov 15

PAGCOR Denies Jurisdiction Over Raided BPO in Bataan

PAGCOR confirmed it has no jurisdiction over Central One PH, an AFAB-regulated BPO firm in Bataan. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming...

No Police, Politician Helped Alice Guo Escape - Senator

Nov 14

Crime & Legal

No Police, Politician Helped Alice Guo Escape - Senator

No police officers or politicians were involved in Alice Guo's escape from the Philippines last July, according to a senator. The...

Palace Orders Deportation of 42 Foreigners in Bagac POGO Raid

Nov 14

Crime & Legal

Palace Orders Deportation of 42 Foreigners in Bagac POGO Raid

Malacañang Palace has ordered the deportation of 42 foreigners arrested during a controversial anti-POGO raid in Bagac, Bataan....

POGO Ban May Lead to Increased Demand For Housing Loans

Nov 13

Crime & Legal

POGO Ban May Lead to Increased Demand For Housing Loans

Pag-IBIG Fund expects housing loan demand to rise due to more condos becoming available after the POGO ban, and is ready to handle it...

AMLC to Probe Banks Linked to Guo, POGO Money Laundering

Nov 12

Crime & Legal

AMLC to Probe Banks Linked to Guo, POGO Money Laundering

The AMLC has launched an investigation into banks that failed to report billions in suspicious POGO transactions linked to dismissed...

PNP Says P305 Million Seized in POGO Raids Still Intact

Nov 12

Crime & Legal

PNP Says P305 Million Seized in POGO Raids Still Intact

The PNP denied allegations that P305 million seized in raids on two Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) is missing. The...

Bill Seeks to Seize Illegally Acquired Land By POGO Expats

Nov 8

Crime & Legal

Bill Seeks to Seize Illegally Acquired Land By POGO Expats

Lawmakers filed a bill to enable the government to seize real estate unlawfully acquired by foreign nationals linked to illegal...

Philippine Senate Committee Endorses Bill Outlawing POGOs

Nov 8

Crime & Legal

Philippine Senate Committee Endorses Bill Outlawing POGOs

Senators will champion a measure seeking to outlaw Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) across the country Senator Sherwin...

President Marcos Signs Executive Order 74 Enforcing POGO Ban

Nov 8

Crime & Legal

President Marcos Signs Executive Order 74 Enforcing POGO Ban

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order imposing a ban on POGOs in the Philippines, internet gaming, and other...

Alleged POGO Rep Cassandra Ong Seeks Friend’s Presence In Jail

Nov 8

Crime & Legal

Alleged POGO Rep Cassandra Ong Seeks Friend’s Presence In Jail

Cassandra Ong has asked lawmakers to allow her friend in detention due to a severe mental breakdown, as they investigate her ties to...

Alice Guo Pleads Not Guilty to Graft Charges in POGO Case

Nov 8

Crime & Legal

Alice Guo Pleads Not Guilty to Graft Charges in POGO Case

Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor accused of influencing POGO permits, pleaded not guilty to graft charges in court on November 8, 2024....

Indonesian Ministry Staff Held for Enabling Illegal Gambling

Nov 7

Crime & Legal

Indonesian Ministry Staff Held for Enabling Illegal Gambling

Kominfo staff members in Indonesia were held for allegedly allowing illegal online gambling sites. Authorities raised concerns over...

NBI Uncovers P400,000 Cash in Lapu-Lapu Hotel POGO Hub

Nov 7

Crime & Legal

NBI Uncovers P400,000 Cash in Lapu-Lapu Hotel POGO Hub

The NBI has uncovered key evidence in its investigation into illegal POGO activities at the Tourist Garden Hotel in Lapu-Lapu City. The...

Chinese Navy Warns Soldiers About Online Dating, Gambling

Nov 7

Crime & Legal

Chinese Navy Warns Soldiers About Online Dating, Gambling

China's People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warned young troops of security risks linked to online gambling platforms and online dating...

CHR Probes “Mistreatment” of POGO Worker by PAOCC Ex-Spox

Nov 7

Crime & Legal

CHR Probes “Mistreatment” of POGO Worker by PAOCC Ex-Spox

The Commission on Human Rights calls for an impartial probe into allegations of mistreatment of a POGO worker by former PAOCC...

Executive Order to Ban POGOs Expected This Week

Nov 7

Crime & Legal

Executive Order to Ban POGOs Expected This Week

The PAOCC expects an executive order to be issued this week to ban POGOs, outlining guidelines for their systematic shutdown amid...

3 Cops Relieved for Tampering with CCTV in Manila POGO Raid

Nov 6

Crime & Legal

3 Cops Relieved for Tampering with CCTV in Manila POGO Raid

Three PNP-ACG officers were removed after an investigation revealed they tampered with CCTV cameras during a post-raid probe at a Manila...

Ex-PAOCC Spox Faces Charges for ‘Slapping’ Worker

Nov 6

Crime & Legal

Ex-PAOCC Spox Faces Charges for ‘Slapping’ Worker

Winston Casio, the recently relieved spokesperson of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), may face criminal charges...

Chinese Nationals Accuse PNP of Extorting P4M in POGO Raid

Nov 6

Crime & Legal

Chinese Nationals Accuse PNP of Extorting P4M in POGO Raid

Five Chinese nationals accused police of extorting P4 million during a Manila raid on a POGO, offering legal help in exchange for...

Alice Guo Wants Perjury, Falsification Raps Dismissed

Nov 6

Crime & Legal

Alice Guo Wants Perjury, Falsification Raps Dismissed

Alice Guo’s legal team seeks dismissal of perjury and falsification charges, calling the allegations unfounded and based on...

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