A major homicide occurred in Cagayan City, northern Philippines, amid the heated election campaign: Incumbent mayoral candidate Joel Ruma was fatally shot by a sniper on the evening of April 23, causing a national uproar. The police initially suspect a professional sniper was involved.Colonel Randol
The Cagayan Special Economic Zone in the Philippines, as one of the country's key engines for economic development, has made significant progress in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry in recent years.This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the current status, advantageous cond
According to foreign media reports, the Philippine gaming regulatory body PAGCOR announced that, benefiting from the strong performance in the electronic gaming sector, the total gaming revenue for 2024 is PHP 111.72 billion (USD 1.91 billion), an increase of approximately 40.7% compared to PHP 79.3
In recent years, the gambling industry in Southeast Asia has been turbulent, with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) once thriving. However, as the crackdown on illegal activities intensifies in the region, the future of POGO faces many challenges.The Rise and Fall of the Philippine Gamblin
In recent years, the e-games industry has become a significant driving force in the Philippine gaming industry.According to data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), since 2023, e-games have seen significant revenue growth in the gaming industry, with an increasing contribu
Philippine media reported that the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) recently reiterated that its jurisdiction and enterprises are not affected by the government's ban on POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators).Enrique Razon, the administrator of CEZA, clearly stated that the license holder
On December 31, 2024, the Philippines officially implemented a comprehensive ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), requiring all foreign workers who did not exit on time to leave the country. However, the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) insists that its operating model is differ
Since the beginning of this century, the city of Santa Ana in Cagayan Province, Philippines, has started the interactive gaming industry. However, due to the government's decision to shut down Philippine offshore gaming operators, the city has been severely affected.Mayor Nelson Robinion stated that
Unresolved issues of missing foreign POGO workers, rogue POGOs disguised as BPOs, and CEZALast week, a woman, allegedly an official from a POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) center, was found in a hotpot restaurant in Tarlac province.Since the March raid that exposed the cases in Banban an
The Office of the President of the Philippines has ordered the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to jointly draft guidelines for the implementation of the ban on offshore gaming centers.Following the administrative order by President Ferdinand Marcos
On November 7, Philippine President Marcos issued Executive Order No. 74, banning the operation of POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators).The opening sentence demands the "immediate prohibition of Philippine offshore gambling, online gambling, and other offshore gambling operations."The execut
Gilbert Cruz, the Executive Director of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), revealed during a Senate hearing on Tuesday that the family of former President Duterte's economic advisor, Michael Yang, is attempting to turn Cagayan de Oro into their "kingdom".Michael Yang is a key fi
Katrina Ponce Enrile, chief executive officer of the Cagayan Special Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), said the authority has never faced criminal charges related to online gaming. Speaking at the ASEAN Gaming Summit in Taguig City, Philippines, Enrile clarified that CEZA has been issuing
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