PAGCOR: All licenses canceled but illegal POGOs still exist

THE PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said all licensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have been shut down, but illegal gambling networks persist.

Elusive POGO kingpin falls in Laguna

PHILIPPINE AUTHORITIES nabbed a Chinese national tagged as the “godfather” of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), in Laguna province Thursday night.

Barbers cites need to revive death penalty to deter crimes

HOUSE OF Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) overall chairperson, Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Friday pushed for the passage of key legislative reforms aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates, holding corrupt officials accountable and restoring peace and order in the country.

Senate cites Alice Guo in contempt for ‘false, evasive’ testimonies

THE SENATE Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Monday cited dismissed mayor Alice Guo in contempt for being evasive in answering questions from the panel.

House vows uninterrupted inquiries amid crucial budget hearings

THE HOUSE of Representatives promised to continue its committee investigations despite crucial budget hearings, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe said on Tuesday.

Hontiveros cites Guo in contempt, orders arrest for snubbing probe

A SENATE committee on Wednesday ruled to cite in contempt and issue a warrant of arrest against suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo for repeatedly skipping the hearing on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Hontiveros: Only right for PH, China to work vs. transnational crimes

SENATOR RISA Hontiveros on Wednesday said it is only right for the Philippines and China to work together in cracking down transnational crimes, following the meeting between Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin this week.

Senate executive session reinforces need to totally ban POGO in PH

SENATE DEPUTY Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros believes that the executive session convened on Wednesday by the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality have strengthened the call of senators to totally ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country.

Ombudsman suspends Guo, 2 others over graft cases filed by DILG

THE OFFICE of the Ombudsman has ordered the suspension of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and two others for up to six months in connection with the graft charges filed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

PAOCC monitoring ‘fake hospitals’ with POGO links

THE PRESIDENTIAL Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said Wednesday it is monitoring hospitals with supposed links to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

PAOCC pursues fresh raps vs. Pasay POGO execs

PROSECUTORS ON Monday heard testimony from ten Chinese nationals against seven of their compatriots about the illegal activities in a Pasay City-based POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) firm raided last year.

373 Filipino workers released after rescue from Tarlac POGO

A TOTAL of 373 Filipino workers who were rescued from a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Tarlac have been released, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported on Friday.

Marcos keeps an eye on POGO operations

PRESIDENT BONGBONG Marcos is closely watching the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country and expects the police to act on untoward incidents involving its operations, according to spokeswoman Undersecretary Cheloy Garafil.

Is PAGCOR campaigning for POGO?

WHILE CHINA opposes the operation of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is seemingly campaigning for the continuation of the POGO.

DILG chief warns shutdown vs. POGOs involved in crimes

DEPARTMENT OF  the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. said Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) that will be involved in illegal activities will be shut down.

Covid vaccines, where is it?

THE PHILIPPINES continues to negotiate with six Covid-19 vaccine developers and is planning to sign deals for 148 million doses.

ASPAP says members pay taxes dutifully

THE ACCREDITED Service Providers Association of PAGCOR (ASPAP) said its members are “dutifully” paying regulatory fees and other taxes following calls by various groups and politicians for the government to run after Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGO.

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Immigration personnel in bribery scandal relieved!

PRESIDENT DUTERTE relieved all officials and employees of the Bureau of Immigration involved in a bribery scheme that allowed the entry and exit of Chinese nationals working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGO. 

Duterte now wants restrictions on POGOs

AFTER TELLING China last year not to interfere in the Philippine offshore gaming operations, now President Duterte wants to impose restrictions on the games, citing high cases of corruption, extortion, and kidnappings linked to the Chinese operations of controversial online gaming.

China has previously appealed to Duterte to ban the offshore games, but the President rejected this because of the taxes the government collects from them. The Chinese foreign ministry called on the Philippines to ban all online gaming involving Chinese citizens, saying that “online gambling is a most dangerous tumor in modern society.”