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Alice Guo Risks Prosecution in China Over POGO Allegations, Says Senator Gatchalian
August 21, 2024
Alice Guo could face legal repercussions if she returns to China, according to Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. Guo, who was...
Colmenares Stresses Importance of Congressional Probe into POGOs Despite Looming ICC Arrests
August 19, 2024
Bayan Muna Chairperson Neri Colmenares underscored the necessity of a congressional investigation into the alleged extrajudicial k...
Senator Joel Villanueva Warns: “Social Costs of e-Sabong Worse Than POGO Operations”
August 19, 2024
Senator Joel Villanueva strongly cautioned against reviving online cockfighting, known as "e-sabong," to offset the revenue loss f...
Senate Urges Supreme Court to Dismiss Alice Guo’s Petition in POGO Investigation
August 19, 2024
Risa Hontiveros is urging the Supreme Court to reject Alice Guo's petition that seeks to prevent the Senate from summoning her to ...
Councilor Cleared in POGO Probe Replaces Alice Guo; Gets Sworn in as Acting Bamban Mayor
August 16, 2024
Following the dismissal of Mayor Alice Guo, Councilor Erano Timbang has been appointed as the acting mayor of Bamban, Tarlac. The ...
Expert Believes POGO Ban Could Attract “Real” Chinese Tourists to PH
August 15, 2024
With the recent ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), there is renewed potential for discussions on easing visa res...
Finance Chief Ralph Recto: POGO Ban Won’t Hurt Government Revenues
August 14, 2024
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto assured senators that the government's revenue collection will remain on track despite President Fer...
Alice Guo Dismissed Over Ties to Illegal POGO Operations
August 14, 2024
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, following an investigation that uncovered...
House Quad-Committee Hearing About POGOs and EJKs To Start in Pampanga
August 13, 2024
The House of Representatives' newly-formed quad-committee is set to begin its investigation in Pampanga. The committee, composed o...
Three “shareholders” of Raided POGO Claim to be Victims of Identity Theft
August 12, 2024
Three individuals have filed charges of identity theft and document falsification against officers of a Philippine offshore gaming...