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...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Committee on Ways and Means chairperson and Albay 2nd district Rep. Salceda said the Marcos administration must find a way of “segregating” legitimate internet gaming...
House Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (rightmost) For Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the administration's stance on the issue of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) is now "very clear". President Marcos'...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed President Marcos for his "bold" decision to ban all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by the end...
Operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country have reached the end of the line as President Marcos has finally declared the end of POGOs in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking before the entire nation on his third...
A suspected Chinese hacker -- who worked for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) that was raided in Porac, Pampanga -- has been arrested, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, July 22. The BI identified the arrested Chinese as Lin Qiude, 40, who was apprehended by operatives of...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano reiterated his call to halt all forms of gambling in the country, particularly online gambling, e-sabong (cockfighting), and the controversial operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Cayetano said he has been the most outspoken lawmaker against...
