Tag: Philippine Offshore Gaming
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Legislation Needed to Ensure Permanent Ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, Says Lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — A call has been made for the House of Representatives to pass legislation that would permanently prohibit Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) to ensure that these entities do not resume operations in the future. Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. emphasized that without a formal law to institutionalize the President’s existing…
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Senate Report Highlights Persistent Threat of POGO-Linked Crimes Despite Ban
In a recent Senate committee report, it was revealed that criminal syndicates associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) are still active, adapting their operations to new sectors despite the ban. On January 15, 2025, a raid in Silang, Cavite, led to the arrest of 29 foreign nationals, highlighting the ongoing issue. Senate Deputy Minority…
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President Marcos Jr. Denies Loyalty Checks in Military and Police, Affirms National Stability
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly rejected allegations of conducting ‘loyalty checks’ within the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). Speaking at a press conference in Malacañang, Marcos expressed confusion over the term ‘loyalty check,’ stating that such practices are not part of the military or…
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