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58-200 POGOs Still Operating; Illegal POGO Hub Raided in Moalboal
The Philippine government targets both legal and illegal POGOs, with 58-200 still active. An illegal POGO hub in Moalboal was raided...
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Alice Guo Drops Reelection Bid; Buys Fish Cages in Pangasinan
Alice Guo, linked to illegal POGO operations, announces she will not seek reelection as mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, in the 2025 midterm...
Oct 9, 20243 min read


10,000 Foreign POGO Workers Apply for Visa Downgrade Amid Ban
Over 10,000 foreign POGO workers are downgrading their visas in response to the Philippine government's move to phase out POGO operations...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


PAOCC Warns of “POGO Politics” as 2025 Elections Approach
PAOCC warns of "POGO politics" influencing 2025 elections, despite a ban on operations, amid concerns over campaign funding from POGOs....
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Light & Wonder Faces $150M Loss in "Dragon Train" Slot Case
Light & Wonder Inc. (L&W) faces a significant financial impact following a legal dispute over its “Dragon Train” slot machine product....
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Former POGO Worker Disrupts NAIA Terminal 1 Amid POGO Closure
A Chinese woman caused a disturbance at NAIA Terminal 1, throwing belongings and attempting to jump off the platform, according to PNP...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Alice Guo's Campaign 'Arranged by Chinese Security'
Alice Guo campaign when she ran for mayor in Bamban, Tarlac during the 2022 elections was allegedly “arranged by Chinese state security.”...
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Jailed Ex-Senator Leila De Lima Dares Harry Roque to Surrender
While filing her Mamamayang Liberal party-list nomination, ex-Senator Leila De Lima urged Harry Roque to surrender after a House contempt...
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Alice Guo's passport cancelled; Comelec says TRO needed to run.
Comelec will accept Alice Guo's COC for 2025, but warns the former Bamban, Tarlac mayor may be disqualified unless she secures a TRO for...
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Warns Ex-POGO Workers on Online Scams
Senator Sherwin Gatchalia n warns former POGO employees are turning to online scams, perpetuating criminal practices learned from their...
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Alice Guo Plans Reelection; Comelec Can't Cancel Her Candidacy
Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo plans to run in the 2025 elections despite legal troubles, with her legal team confirming she'll file a...
Oct 4, 20242 min read


PAOCC Raids Illegal POGO Near Senate, Arrests 200 POGO Workers
Authorities raided a POGO near the Senate in Pasay on Oct 3, 2024, calling it a "scam farm" in the Kimberhi Building on Macapagal Blvd....
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Senators Urge Stricter Vetting to Avoid Candidates Like Alice Guo
Senators urge voter vigilance for the 2025 elections, concerned candidates like Alice Guo could be elected despite ongoing legal issues....
Oct 3, 20243 min read


House Panel Pushes for Harry Roque's Surrender, Cites Urgency
Rep. Barbers: Harry Roque contempt order can be lifted with cooperation in POGO probe. The House of Representatives has indicated that...
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Alice Guo Pleads Not Guilty to Human Trafficking Charges
Dismissed Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac pleaded not guilty to qualified human trafficking charges in Pasig City RTC, due to alleged...
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Displaced POGOs From PH Might Transfer to Timor Leste: DOJ
DOJ Secretary Jesus Remulla met with Timor-Leste President to give a warning about the effect of the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming...
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Supreme Court Denies Harry Roque Plea to Stop House Arrest
The Supreme Court denied Harry Roque's petition for a writ of amparo, blocking his bid to prevent enforcement of a House-issued arrest...
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Atty Luke Espiritu Calls to Punish Officials Tied to Illegal POGOs
Labor lawyer Atty. Luke Espiritu calls for accountability from officials linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs)....
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Advocacy Group Warns of POGO Issues with Telecom Loosening
Advocacy group warns Senate Bill 2600 could harm security, likening it to POGO liberalization's social issues, says CitizenWatch's...
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Korean Journalist Held For Illegal Filming at Okada Manila Casino
A Korean journalist was detained on August 24, 2024, for attempting illegal filming at Okada Manila's Dowinn Group junket room, amid...
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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