President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 22, 2024. (Noel Pabalate) The news was received with a standing ovation and lengthy applause from the lawmakers and guests who reacted to President...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Contributed photo) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said he wasn’t surprised that a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) was announced since he knew...
Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez says he is “very happy” with the announcement of President Marcos that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are now...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday, July 23 assured that the agency is ready to assist both local and foreign nationals who will be affected by the impending closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operations by year-end. The DSWD...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte said the recent announcement of a total ban of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) will eventually lead to more foreign investments in...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Speaker Martin Romualdez has directed the House of Representatives to ensure the swift approval of a measure that would give flesh to President Marcos' declaration...
The Senate’s investigation into all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)-related crimes will continue even after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. issued the directive to ban all POGOs in the country, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Tuesday, July 23....
A former government official said that if left unchecked, the people behind Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) could pose a major threat to the entrenched power of political dynasties in the country. Former Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares believes that political...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) “Pampanga does not need POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) to prosper." This was the confident declaration of House Senior Deputy Speaker Pampanga 3rd district...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to ban Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) may have little impact on most publicly-listed property developers, but it will affect the jobs and sales of businesses supporting the industry. “POGO operations have been reduced since the...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Facebook) House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co has sworn to help the government cushion the blow of the impending loss of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) revenues. ...
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Tuesday, July 23, assured the full support of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to the total ban against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) as declared by President Marcos. "Once again, the President's firm resolve to safeguard the rule of law...
