(Unsplash) Members of the Makabayan bloc reiterated their call for the total ban of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), as they expressed fear that the country could soon turn into a “nation of gamblers”. During a recent press conference in...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Council will investigate the alleged presence of illegal immigrants here. Councilor Romel Duron has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry on the alleged illegal activities of undocumented immigrants in this city working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) Economist-solon Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda has given his most impassioned defense of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) yet, saying it is unwise for...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, July 4, rejected insinuations that suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo can stand as a state witness and testify about the personalities behind the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). “She cannot because she is not least guilty,”...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has denied claims that he is "sinophobic". This, despite his strong opinions against Philippine Offshore Gaming...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, July 3 urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to continue its investigation into the existence of two "Alice Guos" to determine the liability of the mayor of Bamban, Tarlac. Gatchalian made the call after the NBI has done examining the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Guo Hua Ping, or Alice Guo, can reduce her liability if she cooperates with authorities and reveal crucial information on the identities of the key players of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) companies involved in illegal activities. “I urge Alice...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (PPAB) Saying that transparency is paramount, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro is prodding Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) Chairman Alejandro Tengco to name the former...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Contributed photo) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has warned the Bureau of Immigration (BI) against giving working visas to these foreigners within the Association of Southeast...
Senators on Sunday, June 30 called on Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco to name the former official who he said attempted to expedite the approval of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) licenses during the past...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said it would name a former high-ranking government official who lobbied for illicit offshore gaming operations. However, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive, stated that he would unveil the name of this former Cabinet...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, June 28 said Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo would have to serve time in the Philippines in the event she is convicted of the crimes that have been filed against her by the government. Hontiveros said she believes Guo will have to face serious consequences for...
