The Philippine government vows: to completely eradicate illegal POGO by the end of 2025.
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently reiterated its commitment to completely eradicate all illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by the end of 2025, ensuring that the industry no longer exists within the country.PAOCC Executive Director and Deputy Minister G
Philippine senators urge investigation into banks' roles in POGO financing
Following the case of former Tarlac City Mayor Alice Guo, Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian proposed Senate Resolution No. 1193 to investigate the failure of local banks to detect suspicious transactions related to POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) linked to criminal activities.Sherwin
Mysterious Chinese gambling tycoon Wu Duanren
On September 17, Cassandra Ong stated during a Senate investigation into illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) that she was unaware her stepfather Wu Duanren was a fugitive wanted in China. Wu Duanren, a name that has recently been frequently appearing in major Philippine news he
Beware! Illegal online gambling in the Philippines will definitely go underground next year!
On September 19, the Philippine government warned that illegal operators might resort to "dirty tactics" to continue their activities after the December 31 deadline set by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a complete ban on POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or online gambling).The Departme
Netizen submission: Regarding the news about preserving SCBPO, let me clarify for you!
Regarding the news about retaining SCBPO, let me clarify for the brothers so that it can be better distinguished.SCBPO has a total of 7 licenses and 6 temporary licenses, and can only operate overseas casino operations and customer service (currently, there are 4900 Filipinos and 130 foreigners), wi
Philippine Department of Justice: 41 licensed POGOs willing to leave
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on September 19 that 41 licensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have expressed their willingness to exit the country.Justice Minister Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla stated in a declaration: "The harm and dangers brought by illegal PO
Cebu's four areas may have underground POGO parks
The province of Cebu, specifically Lapu-Lapu City, is monitoring four areas that might be hosting activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).Colonel Dyan Agustin, head of the Lapu-Lapu City Police, stated that inspections have been conducted on commercial establishments to uncover any
24 people named PNP director once helped Guo Huaping escape, check!
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating 24 of its former leaders, one of whom is accused of helping the ousted mayor of Bamban, Alice Guo, flee the Philippines in exchange for a large sum of money."We have not yet received a report on what retired General Raul Villanueva has stated, bu
The Quadrilateral Committee will investigate the government "traitors" behind the illegal POGO operations.
Manila—On Thursday, Robert Ace Barbers, the representative of the second district of Surigao del Norte, stated that the House Quadripartite Committee (Quadcom) will expose and hold accountable those government officials found colluding with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in illegal act
There are still over three months left, but PAOCC has already started to hurry POGO workers.
Media reports on September 18th state that various Philippine government agencies will meet to discuss the upcoming nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), set for December 31st.Department of Justice spokesperson Clavano stated, "Stakeholders should hold regular meetings regar
Philippine Senator: Guo Huaping's identity is fake; she is a professional fraudster.
Philippine senators were not surprised to find that the signature on the counterclaim statement of former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo did not match, calling her a "professional fraudster."Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, pointed out
Escaping back to China? Guo Huaping said this...
The dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, Alice Guo, stated on Tuesday (September 17) that she did not intend to go to China after fleeing the Philippines.The former mayor made this statement while being questioned by Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa asked Guo what her next plan would have be
Construction of POGO Park Costs 6.1 Billion? Philippine Government Unaware of Fund Movements
On September 17, 2024, the Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality ordered former Banban city mayor Alice Guo to provide records of check expenditures amounting to about 11 billion pesos from her account.During the ongoing investigation into the country's
Guo Huaping returns to the Senate on Mid-Autumn Festival, admits to signing anti-oath document before fleeing
Guo Huaping arrived at the Senate yesterday to continue participating in the investigation hearing against illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). Previously, Judge Elena Amigo-Amano of the Valenzuela Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 282 approved Guo's attendance at the hearing and ord
Philippine Senate strengthens inspection of special category BPOs to ensure POGOs cannot return
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian recently emphasized at a press conference that the Philippines needs to adopt a comprehensive strategy to effectively implement the President's directive to ban all online gambling operations (POGO) and ensure that these companies cannot return through special c