Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito urged authorities to implement stricter regulations on online gambling saying its negative impact on the lives of ordinary Filipinos is dangerously high than the effect of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Ejercito said online gambling is a...
For Senator Juan Miguel Migz Zubiri, President Marcos would demonstrate great leadership if he puts an end to online gambling. “Makikita talaga na (We 'll really see) without fear or favor, for the good of the country...let 's stop online gaming. I would love to hear that from the...
Calling it a silent epidemic, Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has filed a bill seeking an outright ban on online gambling in the Philippines. Zubiri said that online gambling is quietly harming Filipinos, especially minors and the most vulnerable. In the bill aptly called the “Anti-Online...
Authorities arrested 94 persons illegally facilitating online and offline raffle draws without the required permits and legal documentation in Tarlac province, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said on Wednesday. In a press conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP-ACG...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Tuesday, July 1 the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) should block illegal online gambling websites to protect local internet users. Gatchalian made the proposal after the agency warned the public against patronizing illegal offshore gaming websites...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has raised serious concerns about the government’s approach to online gambling, highlighting the potential risks of addiction among families and young people. “Goodbye, studies. Goodbye, decent...
Families can get their kin, who are addicted to online gambling such as scatter, banned from playing through the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said they can lodge a report to the Pagcor if they wish to ban...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has appealed to the incoming new set of lawmakers on the 20th Congress to continue investigating online gaming activities in the country. Cayetano made the call noting that despite the passage into the law of the banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) in...
A 15-year-old child in conflict with the law (CICL) was arrested by the police after being caught gambling and in possession of illegal drugs in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City. The teenager was identified as "Jan." According to the police, several officers conducting routine foot patrol in the...
The surge in online gaming where bets can be placed through mobile phone apps means that “there is now a casino in every Filipino’s pocket,” Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero Escudero made the remark as he called on the...
China has expressed its willingness to cooperate with the Philippines in combatting crimes, particularly those related to offshore gambling operations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun (file) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said this following the recent arrest of...
Santa Rosa, Laguna lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez on Monday, Jan. 27, expressed concern over how e-wallets have led to the rise of gamblers in the country, particularly those who play "scatter". In his privilege speech, Fernandez said many Filipinos have become addicted to scatter--which...
