(Unsplash) To set the record straight once and for all, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) Chairman Alejandro Tengco said President Marcos’ order to ban all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) covers the remaining legal...
All foreigners working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) must leave the Philippines within 60 days from today, July 24, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. In a statement, the BI said Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the directive...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Wednesday, July 24 that the newly-enacted law Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) Law permits the government to seize and use properties of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) and or Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) involved in large-scale scams and...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 22, 2024. (Noel Pabalate) The news was received with a standing ovation and lengthy applause from the lawmakers and guests who reacted to President...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Contributed photo) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said he wasn’t surprised that a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) was announced since he knew...
Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez says he is “very happy” with the announcement of President Marcos that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are now...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday, July 23 assured that the agency is ready to assist both local and foreign nationals who will be affected by the impending closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operations by year-end. The DSWD...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte said the recent announcement of a total ban of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) will eventually lead to more foreign investments in...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Speaker Martin Romualdez has directed the House of Representatives to ensure the swift approval of a measure that would give flesh to President Marcos' declaration...
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...
