The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said it was now preparing to launch two large-scale operations against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) not only to disturb their operations but also to arrest individuals involved in the activity. Pixabay PAOCC spokesman Dr....
Senator Grace Poe noted on Monday, August 5, the decrease in text scams when President Marcos ordered the ban of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), raising the need for legislation for the latter. "From that time on actually a little before that time until the present, kung mapapansin...
Contrary to some fears over its impact, the top official from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) bared on Tuesday, July 30, that the contribution of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to the Philippine economy is less than half of one percent. Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz”...
A heated exchange ensued between Senator Risa Hontiveros and former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque which began when the latter accused the senator of "insinuating" that he is a lawyer of Lucky South 99, the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) compound in Porac, Pampanga....
Revelations made by Nancy Gamo, suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's alleged accountant showed the latter's "active participation" in the incorporation of the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in Bamban, Tarlac. Nancy Gamo, accountant of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III told the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to follow President Marcos' directive on banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) amid concerns that they were merely cloaked under the new name, Internet Gaming Licensees...
Senators hailed President Marcos' declaration to finally end the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22. Before the entire nation, Marcos declared: "Effective today, all POGOs are banned." "I...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said that suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has no right to tell anyone in the Senate what they should or should not prioritize. Bamban Mayor Alice Guo (MB file photo) This was after Guo released a statement questioning why Senators Risa Hontiveros and...
Senators on Thursday, July 18, echoed the support of business groups to the recommendation of government agencies to permanently ban Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs). In a joint statement on Wednesday, July 17, eight organizations, including local business groups, expressed their full...
The Senate on Saturday, July 13, issued an arrest order against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, and seven others after “unduly refusing to appear, despite due notices,” in the upper chamber's investigation on the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub in her town. In...
The government is investigating the possible connection between the nine foreigners found dead in Pampanga and the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operating illegally in the country. Pixabay According to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), a subject of interest in...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is considering proposing the gradual phaseout of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country following intensified calls to ban them due to illegal activities linked to the industry. Pixabay PAOCC spokesperson Dr. Winston...
