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...
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...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is set to file a bill that seeks to penalize companies as well as personalities who are involved in the promotion and activities of illegal online gambling in the Philippines. "Maglalabas kami ng isang batas: Lahat ng kumpanya o tao na konektado sa iligal na online...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to comprehensively ban all forms of online gambling and their promotion in the Philippines. Legarda explained that the unprecedented move that would cover licensed casinos to smartphones has exposed the most vulnerable sectors of society to addiction,...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said slapping the online gaming industry with a 10-percent tax could generate at least an additional ₱20 billion in revenues annually. Recto told reporters during an informal press chat that taxing each gamer per bet is more challenging to implement. He said it...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has urged celebrities and social media influencers to stop promoting online gambling platforms for the benefit of the society and reflect on the social consequences of their endorsements. Tulfo said these celebrity endorsers and influencers should now think twice before cashing...
All gambling-related advertisements have now been added to the list of items or categories subject to mandatory screening under the new agreement between the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and the Ad Standards Council (ASC). Signed on Wednesday, July 16, the memorandum of...
