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POGO Ban Bill Now in Philippine Senate Plenary
The Anti-POGO Act of 2024 (Senate Bill No. 2868) seeks to "eliminate once and for all the operations" of POGOs in the Philippines....
Dec 10, 20243 min read


DICT Sees Drop in Text Scams as POGO Deadline Nears
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reports fewer text scams as the Dec 31 Philippine Offshore Gaming...
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Harry Roque May Have Left PH on Private Plane
“Even flying schools can fly persons out of the Philippines,” said Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez, saying immigration officers...
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Quad Comm to Release Initial Report on EJKs, POGOs
The House Panel will be recommending four pieces of legislation regarding Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) and extrajudicial...
Dec 9, 20244 min read


60 Suspects to Face Raps Over POGO Hidden as Plastic Warehouse
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will be filing charges against those involved in a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)...
Dec 9, 20242 min read


NBI Cracks Down on Illegal POGO Hub in Davao del Norte
NBI Davao busted an illegal POGO hub in Panabo City, arresting 59 individuals including Chinese and Malaysians, amid gov't crackdown on...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


187 Chinese Facing Deportation from PH for POGO Links
The Philippine government is taking decisive action against 187 Chinese nationals linked with POGOs. The Philippine government is taking...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


47 POGOs still operating in PH: DILG
The Philippine government is set to shut down all remaining POGOs by December 31, 2024, with penalties for illegal activities and...
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Child of POGO Workers Caught in Deportation Dilemma
A two-year-old girl has become stateless because of her parents' deportation. Her parents were linked to the now-illegal POGO trade. A...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Harry Roque Waiting For 2 Conditions Before Returning to PH
Sherwin Gatchalian to launch probe on how fugitives are able to leave: “This suggests a well-organized syndicate, corrupt officials, or...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Man Uses Stolen P10k From Internet Shop To Gamble on Scatter
A man was arrested in Cebu for stealing P10,000 from an internet cafe. The suspect said he used part of the money to gamble on the online...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Hontiveros Suggests POGO Links in Harry Roque Escape from PH
Did key figures from a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) play a role in facilitating Harry Roque’s escape from the Philippines?...
Dec 5, 20243 min read


House Passes Bill vs. Fake Birth Certificates of Foreigners
The proposed Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law (HB 11117) was created following a House inquiry into illegal drug operations...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Falsification Rap Eyed For Harry Roque After Possible Illegal Exit
“He most probably falsified immigration clearances to be accepted by his destination country,” said authorities about Harry Roque leaving...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Singapore Authorities Say People “Gambling” For Labubus Online
Some Singaporeans are gambling their way into getting limited edition Labubu toys. Authorities have warned that these are violations of...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Alice Guo Camp Files Motion To Stop Deportation
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who has been accused of being a Chinese spy, has filed a petition to stop a deportation case...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Island Cove POGO Hub Closes Ahead of Dec 31 Deadline
Tagged as the largest POGO hub in the Philippines, Island Cove is owned by businessman Kim Wong. It is now officially closed as of...
Dec 4, 20244 min read


Harry Roque Files Counter-Affidavit in Abu Dhabi Amid POGO Probe
Harry Roque signed his counter-affidavit in Abu Dhabi on Nov 29, 2024. He refutes human trafficking charges filed against him while...
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Malaysia amending comms law to address online gambling, scams
Malaysia’s possible amendments on its communications law is expected to crack down on “online harm, online gambling and scams.”...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Indonesia Wants Teens Exposed to Online Gambling In Rehab
Indonesia is pushing for the rehabilitation of teenagers exposed to online gambling. Indonesia is pushing for the rehabilitation of...
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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