Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a ban on online gambling operations, accusing them of connection to a variety of crimes, including murder, kidnapping, online scams, human trafficking, and torture. In this annual State of the Nation address, Marcos said that the ban would take effect immediately, but that he had given the country’s...
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Philippine president shuts down Chinese-run online gambling industry
By Jim Gomez | Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the Philippines, accusing them of venturing into crimes, including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnappings and murders. His move to ban the Chinese-run online gambling outfits —...
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Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling outfits employing thousands.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the Philippines accusing them of venturing into crimes, including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnappings and murders. Marcos also said in his state-of-the-nation address that the Philippines would press efforts to strengthen...
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Republic of the Philippines Contemplates Online Gambling Ban
In recent legislative discussions in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has reignited the contentious debate surrounding the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and broader online gambling activities. This discussion comes amid growing concerns over the social and economic impacts of these operations within the country. Senator Villanueva’s Call for Action Senator Joel Villanueva has emerged...
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How Big Is the Philippines’ Online Gambling Problem?
The online gambling industry in the Philippines, which includes many companies known as Philippine Online Gaming Corporations (POGOs), took root and thrived during the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. During Duterte’s 2016-2022 tenure, hundreds of gambling companies were officially registered, employing half a million foreign workers and supporting thousands of related businesses. POGOs are estimated...
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The China-Philippines united front on online gambling
While the mainstream view in the Philippines is that China is to blame for the flourishing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) industry, both countries have common cause in rooting out the ills of POGOs. People walk in the Chinatown section of Manila on 9 February 2024. (Jam Sta Rosa/AFP) Much has been said in the...