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...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 19, took a swipe against suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo for alleging that lawmakers are obsessed about her when in truth, senators are just allergic to liars. “Huwag kayong mag-alala, hindi kami fixated sa'yo. Allergic lang...
Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez (Facebook) Leyte 4th district Rep. Richard Gomez believes there's a simple way to pinpoint the location of clandestine illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs): Look for areas with high data or...
Santa Rosa City lone district Rep. Dan Fernandez (PPAB) A joint committee in the House of Representatives is calling for an immediate crackdown on the 402 illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in the country in a bid to...
