Revelations made by Nancy Gamo, suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's alleged accountant showed the latter's "active participation" in the incorporation of the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in Bamban, Tarlac. Nancy Gamo, accountant of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III told the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to follow President Marcos' directive on banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) amid concerns that they were merely cloaked under the new name, Internet Gaming Licensees...
Senators hailed President Marcos' declaration to finally end the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22. Before the entire nation, Marcos declared: "Effective today, all POGOs are banned." "I...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said that suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has no right to tell anyone in the Senate what they should or should not prioritize. Bamban Mayor Alice Guo (MB file photo) This was after Guo released a statement questioning why Senators Risa Hontiveros and...
Senators on Thursday, July 18, echoed the support of business groups to the recommendation of government agencies to permanently ban Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs). In a joint statement on Wednesday, July 17, eight organizations, including local business groups, expressed their full...
The Senate on Saturday, July 13, issued an arrest order against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, and seven others after “unduly refusing to appear, despite due notices,” in the upper chamber's investigation on the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub in her town. In...
The government is investigating the possible connection between the nine foreigners found dead in Pampanga and the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operating illegally in the country. Pixabay According to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), a subject of interest in...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is considering proposing the gradual phaseout of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country following intensified calls to ban them due to illegal activities linked to the industry. Pixabay PAOCC spokesperson Dr. Winston...
The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has expressed concern over the recent wave of scam messages sent to mobile users bypassing telecommunications networks. In a statement, the PCTO urged greater collaboration among industry players, relevant government agencies, and...
China has expressed support for the Philippines' crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and called on the country to ban them immediately. (Pixabay) The Chinese Embassy in Manila said this following the raids conducted by Philippine law enforcement agencies on several POGO hubs...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Rep. Rodriguez’s Facebook) Following recent raids on several Philippine offshore gambling operations (POGOs) that revealed links to organized crime, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep....
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian expressed concern over the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) company based in Bamban, Tarlac after intelligence agencies confirmed that it's already deeply rooted there, having influence over politicians, and even law enforcement agencies. Sen....
