Philippines' "Gambling Ban" Dilemma: POGO's Ten-Year Standoff, a Gray Tug-of-War Between Power and Money Flow

After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), discussions about a comprehensive ban on POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) resurfaced. Several senators made consecutive statements, harshly criticizing POGO for fostering telec