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Philippine Legislator Seeks Immediate Shutdown of POGOs Within 3 Months
March 28, 2023
The chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the Philippine Senate has presented a report urging the President to shut down the...
Will the Philippines Ban Offshore Gambling Operators Amid ‘Political Risks’ with Chinese Customers?
March 24, 2023
A government panel studying the socio-economic impact of Philippine offshore gambling operators (Pogos) has recommended an outrigh...
Pressure is mounting on PAGCOR for using unregistered tax auditors
February 1, 2023
Pressure is mounting on PAGCOR for using unregistered tax auditors, as a result of awarding a multi-million dollar contract to a c...
Three POGOs in the Philippines are cleared of charges of human trafficking
January 31, 2023
The Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sector has caused the nation more trouble than necessary because to claims of, am...
With New Allegations, PAGCOR Dismantling Calls are Increasing in the Philippines
January 26, 2023
The Philippine Amusement and Gambling Corporation (PAGCOR), which operates casinos as well as the country's gaming regulator, has ...
Legislators Plan to Amend Current Laws to Prevent Resurgence of POGOs in the PH
September 13, 2024
The Philippine government is set to release an executive order (EO) implementing a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operato...
BIR Anticipates Up to P20 Billion in Franchise Tax Revenue from E-Games
September 13, 2024
PAGCOR head explains why he is opposed to the proposed anti-online gambling act.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is projecte...
DOJ Suspends 60-Day Deadline for POGO Workers Amid Plans to Phase Out Industry
August 5, 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has suspended the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) 60-day deadline for foreign nationals working in ...
All POGOs banned in PH by President Marcos
July 22, 2024
During his third State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a decisive move by announcing a ban on Philippin...
Police Enhance Security as Senate Defends POGO Inquiry Amid Controversy
July 22, 2024
Police Boost Security as Senate Stands Firm on POGO Inquiry Amid Controversy
Amid heightened scrutiny of POGOs, Philippine police...