The rampant issues of online scams and gambling in the Philippines have increasingly become rampant in recent years, from telecommunications fraud to cross-border money laundering, from counterfeit e-commerce to gambling traps, which have seriously threatened the financial security of the public and
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
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. This speech marks the midpoint of his term and could be a critical juncture for turning around his governance ratings and reshaping public trust. Jean Encinas-Franco, a political science
In the midst of ongoing external doubts about corruption within the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, Director Joel Anthony Viado responded publicly for the first time on Wednesday, stating that he will fully cooperate with the investigation led by the Senate and promises to provide all necessary do
The Philippines is entering an unprecedented political storm. With only a few months left until the 2025 midterm elections, what should be a lively time for party mobilization and candidates vying for public favor is overshadowed by a series of crises and unrest.Vice President Sara Duterte is about
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is nearing three years in office, yet a recent national poll shows that nearly 60% of Filipinos now believe that "the country might be better off with a different president."This survey result sends a clear signal: the performance of the ruling team is facin
The latest survey in the Philippines shows that the trust rating of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has dropped to a historical low of only 14%. Meanwhile, his distrust rating has sharply risen to 63%, reflecting the growing dissatisfaction among the public with the current government.This
It has been reported that scammers are luring Filipinos to engage in illegal "POGO-like" operations abroad with false promises of employment. In 2024, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered a ban on POGO after receiving reports of human trafficking, money laundering, and other criminal act
In January, the Senate passed a bill for the last time, which aims to grant Filipino citizenship to Chinese citizen Li Duan Wang, who is believed to be associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).At the plenary session of the Senate, House Bill No. 8839 was passed with 19 votes in f
Malacañang Palace stated that if Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGO) are found to cause social issues similar to those caused by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not hesitate to implement a total ban.Vice Minister of Presidential Communication
Following the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC)'s recent operation in Parañaque City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) fully supports the government's efforts to intensify the crackdown on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).Recently, PAOCC agents conducted a law enf
The Philippine Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has recently intensified its crackdown on illegal offshore gaming operators (POGOs), establishing a special tracking team to address the ongoing clandestine gambling activities. Despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially banning
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has prioritized Senate Bill No. 2699 as an urgent legislative matter, aimed at promoting the national digital transformation and enhancing communication infrastructure development.However, the inclusion of provisions that allow foreign telecommunications com
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) officially revoked the licenses of 42 online gaming operators and cancelled the business permits of 18 authorized providers on December 15, 2024, marking the complete shutdown of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry.This ac
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte recently faced a series of impeachment storms. Despite her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, vowing to return to politics to support his daughter, Sara's crisis seems inevitable.With three impeachment lawsuits filed against her, the political scene in t
Despite multiple statements from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressing his opposition to the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, Congress is still accelerating the related procedures.Remarkably, the latest impeachment complaint was initiated by the president's eldest son, Sand
