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Senator Gatchalian Proposes Bill to Ban POGOs Amidst Rising Crime Concerns
May 28, 2024
On the grounds that there has been a rise in illegal conduct linked to the industry, Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has pre...
POGO Mayor Cleared for Reelection Despite Pending Suspension: Comelec
May 27, 2024
The "POGO Mayor," Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, has been given permission to compete for reelection in the midterm elections, th...
PNP-SAF Troopers in Hot Water for POGO Escort Duty
May 24, 2024
When two commandos of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) were apprehended while serving as escorts for ...
“POGO Mayor” Guo Faces Criminal Allegations, Senate Demands Answers
May 23, 2024
Senator Risa Hontiveros's accusation that Bamban, Tarlac, Mayor Alice Guo had criminal ties has caused a stir in the Philippines.
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Philippine Senator Pushes for POGO Ban Amid Lax Scrutiny and Tax Evasion Concerns
May 23, 2024
A strong opponent of offshore gambling operations (IGLs, formerly POGOs), Senator Sherwin Gathchalian is advocating for more strin...
PAGCOR Rebrands POGOs, Issues Licenses with Stricter Rules
May 22, 2024
Internet gaming licensees (IGLs), formerly known as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), have received 40 licenses from t...
“POGO Mayor” Faces Suspension as Government Moves to Revoke Police Control
May 21, 2024
The Philippine government is attempting to curtail the authority of the troubled "POGO Mayor," Alice Guo, and she is dealing with ...
Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Involved in POGO Investigation
May 20, 2024
Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, is embroiled in a court battle over her suspected participation in illicit offshore gaming activities in t...
Philippine Senator Calls for Immediate Closure of POGOs Amid Human Trafficking Concerns
April 29, 2024
The deputy minority leader of the Philippine Senate, Risa Hontiveros, has intensified her attempts to shut down Philippine Offshor...
Senator Urges Immigration to Combat Illegal POGOs
April 24, 2024
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is being urged by Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian to increase its efforts in preventing foreign natio...