It’s official: Marcos orders shutdown of Pogos

Julie Aurelio - @inquirerdotnet 11/09/2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially banned Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), three months after announcing the plan in his July 22 State of the Nation Address. Executive Order No. 74, issued on Nov. 5, cites national…

PAOCC: We can’t discount Roque’s possible involvement in Pogos

Faith Argosino 08/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said it could no longer “discount” the possibility that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was involved in the operations of raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) in Tarlac…

Mandaue’s BPLO after Pogo-like businesses

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/30/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) in Mandaue City is conducting an inspection of businesses that operate similar to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos). Atty. August Lizer Malate, the BPLO head, said…

Gatchalian: Alice Guo one of the masterminds of Bamban Pogos

Maila Ager 07/30/2024

MANILA,  Philippines — Documentary and testimonial evidence point to suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo as one of the masterminds of the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) firms in her town, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said on Tuesday.…

Roque faces contempt threat after clash with Hontiveros

Maila Ager - INQUIRER.net 07/29/2024

MANILA,  Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque faced a contempt threat after clashing with Senator Risa Hontiveros during a Senate hearing on Monday. “Atty. Roque, please be reminded to respect the chairperson,” Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said…

Cebu City vows crackdown on POGO-like activities

Pia Piquero 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia vowed to work closely with law enforcement to crack down on all activities similar to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) here. Although he initially stated that the…

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