POGOs Officially Declared Illegal Nationwide

POGO

Marcos Signs Law Ending POGO Operations for Good POGO – In a decisive move hailed as a victory for national integrity and public safety, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law a nationwide ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law Republic Act No. 12312, … Read more

Pokwang Breaks Silence on Viral AI Video Promoting Gambling

Pokwang

Pokwang Becomes Latest Celebrity Target of Fake AI-Generated Endorsements POKWANG – Veteran comedian Pokwang has had enough of online scams after discovering a manipulated video using her likeness to promote a gambling platform. Pokwang has strongly refuted the authenticity of a viral Facebook video that falsely depicts her endorsing an online gambling platform. The actress … Read more

GCash to Add New Features to Help Limit Online Gambling 

GCash

GCash to Introduce New Features to Help Users Limit Online Gambling Access GCash is introducing new safety features aimed at helping users manage their access to online gambling.  The move comes as part of the company’s effort to support responsible gaming and address growing concerns over the use of digital wallets for gambling activities.  According to … Read more

Nicanor Briones Watching E-Sabong: House Panel Won’t Ignore Issue

Nicanor Briones

The House Committee on Ethics speaks about the issue involving Nicanor Briones. AGAP Party-list Rep. Nicanor Briones admitted his mistake, and the House Committee on Ethics is not ignoring this controversial matter. “Hindi ako nag-e-sabong. Sa totoo lang, may nag-message sa akin sa messenger. So, tinignan ko lang naman. Hindi ko naman akalain na mayroon … Read more

Congressman Briones Pushes for Total Ban on Online Gambling After Caught-on-Cam Sabong Video 

Congressman Briones

Congressman Briones Wants Total Ban on Online Gambling Including e-Sabong Congressman Briones is pushing for a total ban on online gambing after he was caught watching ‘sabong’ video during House Session.  Recently, AGAP Party-list Representative Nicanor Briones announced that he will file a bill seeking a total ban on all forms of online gambling, including … Read more

Sachzna Laparan Clarifies FB Page Removal Wasn’t About Promoting Illegal Gambling

Sachzna Laparan denied this allegation against her Social media personality Sachzna Laparan clarified that the removal of her Facebook page was not because of promoting illegal gambling. In recent years, authorized gambling sites have been promoted by celebrities and online personalities. Although the government has allowed this, some people remain opposed to it. Just recently, … Read more

Bongbong Marcos Jr. Sounds Alarm on Online Gambling’s Threat to Filipino Families

Bongbong Marcos, Online Gambling

How Online Gambling is Tearing Families Apart, Warns Bongbong Marcos BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has sounded the alarm on the dark side of digital progress, emphasizing how online gambling is leading to the breakdown of families across the nation. Marcos Jr. hasexpressed concern over the growing impact of online gambling on Filipino … Read more

Risa Hontiveros Files Bill That Bans E-Sugal Access To E-Wallets

Risa Hontiveros

On Monday, Senator Risa Hontiveros filed the “Kontra E-Sugal Act.” In a bid to “safeguard Filipinos from the harmful effects of online gambling,” Senator Risa Hontiveros filed this bill. Online gambling is betting or playing games over the internet, which comes in many types. There are online casinos, sports betting, Esports betting, poker rooms, lotteries, … Read more