Philippine Senate fiercely debates the existence of online gambling, calls for legalization and regulation are gradually rising.
Online gambling in the Philippines has once again sparked intense debate, with some people getting rich and others seeing their families destroyed. On August 2, the Senate refocused on whether to completely ban online gambling. Majority leader Joel Villanueva pushed for the "Anti-Online Gambling Act
Marcos says he will not make a hasty decision, the Philippines will not "ban gambling"! The chaos of POGO and the dilemma of the presidential palace.
In the increasingly vocal political arena of "banning gambling," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not explicitly expressed support for the ban. The presidential palace emphasized on the same day that "the decision to ban or not must undergo a comprehensive assessment," believing that th
The Philippine Bishops' Conference (CBCP) angrily criticizes online gambling: exchanging family breakdown for fiscal revenue is abetting tyranny!
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) recently strongly condemned the government's support for online gambling, denouncing the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for "whitewashing evil deeds" and calling for a complete end to this "social cancer disguised as en
Erwin Tulfo speaks out: holds GCash, PayMaya accountable for supporting online gambling, urges immediate removal of related links.
Philippine Senator and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, Erwin Tulfo, has strongly urged that fintech companies and social platforms immediately remove all links related to online gambling, without waiting for new legislation to be passively enforced. He stated that online gam
Philippine President's Anti-Corruption Office: Online gambling destroys families and should be completely banned.
Philippines President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Executive Director Gilberto Cruz publicly stated in Manila that he firmly supports the government's total ban on online gambling, emphasizing that this menace has "destroyed countless families."Cruz made these remarks at a forum held by
Philippine Finance Minister Recto speaks out! Additional regulations on online gambling are still under discussion!
Ban or regulate? Online gambling becomes a political dilemma in the Philippines, with the Marcos administration caught in a "silent storm".
In the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention the controversial issue of online gambling, sparking heated discussions across all sectors of society. The Presidential Palace later clarified that the President was not deliberately a
At the legislative meeting, gambling? A Philippine congressman was caught playing cockfighting and watching billiards during the opening ceremony of the Congress, sparking public outrage.
On the opening day of the 20th Congress in the Philippines, what should have been a solemn agenda was disrupted by a set of photos: two congressmen were caught focusing on watching a billiards match and an online cockfighting game "Sabong" during the session, causing a public uproar.According to ima
Marcos remains silent, positive news released? No mention of gambling ban, DigiPlus stock price surges nearly 20%.
Philippine President Marcos delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 29, without mentioning online gambling or POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators), a silence that sparked heated market discussions. Investors generally interpreted this as "little hope for a short-term b
If regulated websites are banned, Filipinos might turn to illegal gambling!
Gambling Ban or Cutting Off the Lifeline of Sports? Philippine Olympic Champion Carlos Yulo's Camp Supports Funding from Betting
In the Philippines, amidst the public outcry for a "total gambling ban," the sports sector presents a different stance: online gambling, despite its controversies, is a crucial financial supporter of Philippine competitive sports.Cynthia Carrion, the agent of Carlos Yulo, chairman of the Philippine
Marcos' SONA avoidance of online gambling issues sparks public outrage, senator criticizes him for "letting the crisis run its course."
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention the issue of online gambling in his recent fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), causing strong dissatisfaction among several senators. Facing this highly controversial social issue, the president's "silence" was criticized as "avoiding
Philippine Online Gamblers Survey! 61% of gamblers are high-income players!
Tax hikes, restrictions on power, and bans loom: The eve of the storm for Philippine online gambling sites.
The Philippines' Department of Finance is brewing stricter regulatory policies for the online gambling industry and plans to significantly increase the current 25% licensing fee to up to 40%. This move aims to increase fiscal revenue while responding to the recent severe warning from the Department
Marcos Jr. delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address: Comprehensive progress in infrastructure, healthcare, and drug prohibition, avoids discussing gambling, the fate of the industry remains unclear.
Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Congress, outlining the policy priorities for the next three years and vowing to "go all out" to fulfill promises and significantly improve the standard of living for the citizens.Infrastructu
