Senator Erwin Tulfo is set to conduct a Senate investigation into online gambling, emphasizing that its ill effects outweigh its positive impact. "But if I can have it my way, kung akong tatanungin niyo personally, I want this online gambling stopped. Kung ako po masusunod, ora mismo dapat itigil...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to crack down on erring lending firms and has recently fined LHL Online Lending Inc., doing business under the names and styles of Pautang Online and Pautang Peso, for providing misleading information in its loan agreements. In an order dated...
Senators are hoping to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. disclose how his administration intends to find solutions to the country’s perennial problem on massive flooding and online gambling in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28. Sen. Panfilo “Ping”...
In his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Marcos made a bold declaration to ban all existing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country in an attempt to end various crimes such as financial scamming, money laundering, prostitution, human trafficking, kidnapping,...
CEBU CITY – Describing it as evil, incoming Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has called for a total ban on online gambling. In a statement released on Friday, July 25, Uy urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and lawmakers to permanently ban online gambling in the country, saying “it robs people of...
The national government has intensified its total crackdown against illegal online gambling but appeals for a strict regulation instead of a total ban are increasing as one agency warned that it could push even the licensed platforms to go underground. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating...
Belle Corp., the SM Group’s leisure property and gaming unit, reported a nine percent dip in net income to ₱801 million in the first six months of 2025 from the ₱882.4 million recorded for the same period last year due to lower sales at Tagaytay Highlands and a decline in earnings of City of...
Local think tank The Fourth Wall revealed that its recent study suggests that better regulations—not an outright ban—of the online gambling sector are needed to create a safer playing environment and prevent the proliferation of unregulated gambling platforms. The latest study by the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, July 22 urged the government to intensify its nationwide crackdown against illegal online gambling until their operations are completely eradicated. Ejercito said the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), law enforcement...
Senator Joel Villanueva lauded the recent initiative of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Meta Philippines, and advocacy group Digital Pinoys in taking down the social media pages of influencers found promoting illegal online gambling. “This is a significant step...
Abra Rep. Joseph “JB” Bernos said on Monday that an outright ban on online gaming platforms will lead to the rise of underground gambling activities. “Total ban of online gaming could unintentionally fuel the growth of undergound and illegal gambling activities,” Bernos, chairman of the...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday, July 19, that she is against online gambling, citing its impact on minors and families. “I am against online gambling. So hindi ako sang-ayon sa lahat ng klase na pagsusugal online dahil hindi nakokontrol ng mga magulang ang akses ng kanilang mga...
