Ramon Tulfo defends Dino amid claims of alleged links to Pogo

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid accusations linking him to the Philippine Offshore Gambling Operations (Pogo) industry, the former Presidential Assistant to the Visayas, Michael Lloyd Dino, found an ally in the form of media personality Ramon Tulfo.…

Senate probe: Cassandra Ong turns emotional at mom’s mention 

Maila Ager 09/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Recalling the death of her mom made Katherine Cassandra Ong tearful as she faced anew the Senate probe into illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). At the continuation of the hearing of the Senate…

Harry Roque’s wife slams Barbers, says no paper links her to Pogo

Dianne Sampang 09/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Harry Roque’s wife, Mylah, hit Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Ace Barbers, calling him an “abusive individual” for claiming that she is an incorporator of  Lucky South 99, a Philippine offshore gaming operator…

Osmeña on accepting House probe on POGO, EJKs invite: Not sure

Pia Piquero 09/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he was still “not sure” about attending a joint committee hearing at the House of Representatives on September 19, 2024. Osmeña has been invited to provide…

Harry Roque told: ‘Flight is often an indication of guilt’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s refusal to comply with orders to submit key documents and to attend congressional hearings go against the principle of transparency and accountability, House of Representatives lawmakers said on Tuesday. In…

Alice Guo turns evasive when faced with proof of Pogo role

Marlon Ramos - Reporter / @MRamosINQ 09/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian revealed on Monday that nearly P5 billion in cash and checks were deposited in the personal bank accounts of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, and two of her companies from…

Ahong denies Chinese national nabbed in Cebu Pogo hub worked for city hall

Emmariel Ares 09/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan denied that one of the Chinese nationals caught inside a hotel recently uncovered as a Pogo hub was a city consultant. In a post on his social…

Cebu closely monitoring possibility of Pogo activities in the province

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/04/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — (UPDATED Sept. 4, 2:30 p.m.) Following the discovery of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hub in Lapu-Lapu City recently, the Province of Cebu has started monitoring the possibilities of having other…

Garcia: No active POGOs found in Cebu City, but can’t guarantee no illegal ops

Pia Piquero 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Following the recent raid of a hotel in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he cannot fully guarantee the absence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) or similar operations…

Mayor Chan shuts down Lapu-Lapu hotel over illegal Pogo operation

Futch Anthony Inso 09/02/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan issued a cease and desist order to halt the operation of the Tourist Garden Hotel in Barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, on Monday, September 2, 2024. Chan, who…

Pagcor open to improved version of online gaming

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - INQUIRER.net 08/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) remains open to the possibility of an improved and enhanced version of online gaming, even with the complete prohibition of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). Pagcor Chairman…

Task force to crack down on Pogos in Cebu City eyed

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The City Government is planning to formulate a task force that would crack down on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or Pogo in Cebu City. Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said…

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