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PH welcomes more tourists than expected in 2023
September 21, 2023
Philippine Secretary of Tourism Christina Frasco said that the country is making a lot of progress toward their goal of having mor...
Police has nabbed 1,245 involved in a famous bloodsport-based gambling activity in the Philippines since last year
August 24, 2023
The Philippine National Police said that the apprehensions have been in place since last year to enforce the ban on online cockfig...
PAGCOR privatization may be conflict of interest – PH Finance Sec
July 25, 2023
The Philippines’s regulatory agency for the gaming industry, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation or PAGCOR, has rece...
PH Tourism Agency touts 3M int’l arrivals this year; SoKor forms majority of tourists.
July 20, 2023
The country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) recorded 3M international arrivals this year; PH rakes in USD 3.8B in revenue. PH prez...
Philippine sovereign fund bill Maharlika signed into law today
July 18, 2023
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the Maharlika Investment Fund into law amidst railroading allegations and oth...
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR marks 40th year; to earn USD 1.27B by end of year
July 12, 2023
PAGCOR commemorated its four decades of existence by featuring its accomplishments, particularly its huge contributions to nation ...
Metro Manila City issues ban on POGOs, other kinds of online gambling
July 6, 2023
Valenzuela City, one of the 16 component cities of Metro Manila with a population of more than 600,000, issues a ban on POGOs. The...
Philippines Won’t Allow U.S. Access to Military Sites for Offensive Moves
May 5, 2023
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the four new sites that the U.S. can access under an expanded defense agreement are...
Philippines Lauded as a Valuable US Ally by Biden
May 2, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. — On Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden had a one-on-one meeting at the White Ho...
Philippine Online Casinos: Continue Playing or Game Over?
April 28, 2023
Marcos set to weigh fate of controversial sector opposed by China.
KAWIT, Philippines -- In a casino on Island Cove, south of M...