PAGCOR Photo Contest Entries Questioned Over Possible AI Use Two entries in the 2026 Photography Contest of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) have faced online criticism, with netizens questioning whether the photos were generated or edited using artificial intelligence. PAGCOR posted the contest finalists on its Facebook page on Thursday, August 27. The … Read more
Xian Gaza rallied behind Ivana Alawi amid online gambling issue Self-proclaimed “Pambansang Marites” Xian Gaza boldly challenged Kamanggagawa Party-list Rep. Eli San Fernando after the latter publicly called out Kapamilya actress Ivana Alawi. The issue was prompted by the ongoing issue regarding celebrities and content creators promoting online gambling on social media, where many young … Read more
PAGCOR made this step following the controversial iPhone giveaway of Ivana Alawi The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has fined an online gaming licensee ₱ 1 million for sponsoring a controversial 100-iPhone 17 giveaway organized by actress-vlogger Ivana Alawi. Last month, Ivana posted a viral video shopping for 100 units of the iPhone 17 … Read more
Worldwide we are seeing a shift in gambling industries and their policies and regulations. The Philippines especially is going through a meaningful reform as the regulators, legislators and stakeholders are attempting to balance economic growth with social responsibility. This is accompanied by stricter licensing fees, with the aim of enhancing players’ protection and recent regulatory … Read more
Crackdown On Influencers Jam Magno & Others Linked To Illegal Online Gambling JAM MAGNO – Social media personality Jam Magno is among the influencers who may soon face legal cases over alleged promotion of illegal online gambling platforms. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) announced that it will proceed with filing cases against several … Read more
As the debate over online gambling resurfaces in the Philippines, recent steps taken by Brazil’s recently legalized market may hold valuable lessons. While Philippine lawmakers grow increasingly concerned about the effects of local online gambling platforms, Brazil is demonstrating how banning casinos doesn’t work, but regulating them will help create a more transparent environment for … Read more
Reflecting an amazing 41% rise from the PHP79 billion of the year before, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has recorded a historic income of PHP112 billion ($1.92 billion) for 2024. With the latest incident in 2018 when PAGCOR produced PHP104.12 billion, this represents only the second time it has exceeded PHP100 billion in … Read more
Senatorial aspirant Jimmy Bondoc has expressed his opinion about POGOs. This is what senatorial aspirant Jimmy Bondoc said about the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the Philippines. Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) offer online gambling services. They do it through electronic casinos, sports betting, and other services offered to people outside the country. POGOs began their … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on Pursuit To Produce More Filipino Olympic Medalists BONGBONG MARCOS – The Philippine President said that he will ask for some tips from Carlos Yulo in making more Olympic medalists. The Filipino nation celebrated the victory of Carlos Edriel Yulo, a gymnast, in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He won two (2) … Read more
PAGCOR Speaks on Cash Rewards for Carlos Yulo PAGCOR – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation will give cash reward to Carlos Yulo and his coach. The victory of Carlos Yulo in the 2024 Paris Olympics has brought pride and honor to the Filipino citizens and the Philippines. The Filipino gymnast won two (2) gold … Read more