Heavy rain "unexpectedly saves the day"? Philippine President urgently halts SONA, the fate of online gambling remains in limbo.

On July 22, 2025, what was originally seen as the "fate judgment day" for online gambling, the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by the President of the Philippines was suddenly called off. President Marcos Jr. ordered a halt to all related preparations to fully address the widespread flooding caus

The arrested South Korean POGO employees had visas that were already expired and should have been deported earlier! Official: Strengthen the enforcement of the POGO exit policy.

The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently raided a hotel in Pasay City, discovering several South Koreans allegedly involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, and recommended the closure of the hotel. Additionally, authorities found that one of the suspe

Philippines' next major ban under the POGO prohibition: Orders to fully combat the smuggling of Chinese agricultural products.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently instructed the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to strictly implement the Republic Act No. 12022, known as the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, to intensify the crackdown on agricultural product smuggling.Presid

What impact will Marcos' latest executive order have on Chinese businessmen in the Philippines?

Finally! Philippine President Marcos issues an executive order banning POGO operations!

President's gambling ban order strongly supported by the Senate! Accelerates legislative process!

The Senate recently pledged to expedite the review of a bill to support Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos's declaration to completely ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). Senator Zhang Qiaowei stated at a press conference on September 12 that the Senate is determined to pass the rele

"New Cultural Phenomenon"! President Marcos Responds to the Photo Controversy with Guo Huaping!

Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos made his first public statement regarding the government agents posing for photos with the arrested Guo Huaping, stating that there was nothing inappropriate about the action and considering it a "new cultural phenomenon." Previously, senators had stro

The Philippine president seems to know who the mole behind Guo Huaping's escape is, but why won't he say it?

Philippine President Marcos on Wednesday (September 4) stated that those who helped the dismissed mayor Guo Huaping escape from the Philippines will face charges.Marcos said: "All those suspected of assisting Guo to illegally leave the Philippines and evade legal sanctions will pay a price."Marcos e

PAOCC: POGO company relocates to Cebu, Iloilo, Mindanao!

Despite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement of a total ban on online gambling, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) are still in operation, having established bases in the Visayas and Mindanao islands, where enforcement is not as strict as in Luzon.PAOCC spokesperson and

Philippine President and spouse linked to gambling tycoon? Allies rush to refute!

Yesterday, at least five close friends of Philippine President Marcos and First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos came forward to defend them, refuting claims by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio that the presidential couple had ties with a group of Chinese investors involved in Philippine offshore gaming operations.

Philippine authorities say that to date, 1,698 POGO workers have been expelled.

According to the spokesperson for the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Winston Casio, the recently expelled individuals include 27 illegal POGO workers, six of whom are temporarily detained due to criminal charges. These deportees are now blacklisted from entering the Philippines.

All BC employees will be deported and the boss behind Internet BC will be identified within this year

On July 23, local time, Gilbert Cruz, deputy secretary of the Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), said that the five-month period will be used to determine the main participation of Philippine Offshore BC Operators (POGO) Provide sufficient time to the applicant a