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8 Filipinos Who were Freed from Human Traffickers in Myanmar have Returned Home
February 16, 2023
Eight Filipinos who were being trafficked by Chinese criminal gangs have been released by authorities in the Philippines and Myanm...
Universal turns to 2022 profit as Okada Manila revenue doubles
February 15, 2023
Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp, the founding parent of the Okada Manila casino resort in the Philippines, posted a net pro...
China seen as most influential power in Southeast Asia: ASEAN Studies Centre
February 15, 2023
SINGAPORE: China is seen as the most influential economic and political power in Southeast Asia, but its expanding influence is no...
Philippine POGOs continue Chinese betting, Enticing Beijing’s Fury
February 15, 2023
China and the Philippines continue to disagree on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
In 2019, Chinese President Xi J...
Chinese Ship Allegedly Fired a Laser at One of the Philippine Coast Guard’s Vessels
February 14, 2023
In disputed South China Sea seas last week, the Philippine Coast Guard claims a China Coast Guard ship shot several of its workers...
Does the Current Filipino Government Support POGOs?
February 9, 2023
The current Filipino government's stance on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) is a topic of much debate. POGOs are comp...
E-Sabong should be classified as illegal gambling, according to the Philippine National Police
February 2, 2023
In the Philippines, cockfighting is still legal. However, online fight betting known as e-sabong was discontinued last year. Just ...
PAGCOR Gaming Revenue Increases 69% to US$1 Billion in 2022
February 1, 2023
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, PAGCOR, the Philippine gaming regulator, publicly announced a 68.7% increase in r...
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...
58% of Filipino Believes POGOs are Bad for the Nation, Survey Finds
January 30, 2023
58% of Filipino respondents in the Philippines, according to a survey quoted by the chair of a Philippine Senate Committee on Ways...