After closing down major Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) hubs in Metro Manila, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is now turning its focus on small-scale POGO hubs in Visayas and Mindanao. PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz (PAOCC/Facebook) ...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday, January 8, that they are working on a separate resolution that seeks to investigate the apparent failure of banks and other financial institutions to flag suspicious transactions of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). "Kasi nga yan yung isang...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for sustained action against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to ensure that the industry's remnants are effectively purged. “More than ever, we need to sustain our efforts to clear out all criminal syndicates that are products of POGOs. We must...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) vowed to catch small-scale Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) this 2025 after President Marcos’ order for their total closure lapsed on Dec. 31, 2024. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over a meeting with...
More than 30 Chinese nationals were sent back to China from the Philippines on Thursday, Dec. 12, as government of both countries strengthened its efforts to rid of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations in the country. The recent repatriates were the fourth batch of Chinese nationals engaged in...
After winding down large Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), the government's next crackdown would be on the small-time POGO hubs. POGO hub in Bamban, Tarlac (Photo courtesy of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission) By January, the government is expecting to run after small POGO...
It's up to local chief executives to go after Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that are pretending to be restaurants and resorts, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla breezes...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 74, formalizing his earlier order for the immediate ban of Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs), internet gaming, and other offshore gaming operations in the Philippines. In issuing the EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) admitted that illegal or underground Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) remain to be a problem despite President Marcos’ order to close down all facilities by year’s end. PAOCC spokesperson Dr. Winston Casio (PTV screenshot)...
Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos is pushing the...
With more people coming out to testify about the alleged illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, President Marcos said that this helps the efforts of the government in building up cases against them. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and...
Leaders of the quad-committee filing the two bills penalizing extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and institutionalizing the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) (PPAB) Amid criticisms that their ongoing probe is not primarily in aid of...
