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
Zubiri Slams Online Gambling and ‘Scatter’ Craze in Push for 2025 Ban ZUBIRI – Senator Migz Zubiri is taking a firm stand against online gambling, calling out the viral ‘scatter’ trend as a dangerous sign of the growing addiction crisis among Filipinos. In a bold move to combat what he describes as a “silent epidemic,” … Read more
POGO Probe Halted as Lawmakers Shift Focus to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine Relief Efforts POGO – The lawmakers postponed the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) investigation to focus on severe tropical storm Kristine relief efforts. The House of Representatives’ quad committee canceled its scheduled hearing yesterday to allow congressmen to concentrate on providing relief and … Read more
Alice Guo Allegedly ‘Shocked’ Upon Seeing Her Cell in Pasig City Jail ALICE GUO – Dismissed mayor Alice Guo was allegedly ‘shocked’ after seeing her cell in Pasig City Jail. Indonesian authorities apprehended former Mayor Guo in a rented apartment in Jakarta. She was handed over to Philippine authorities, who flew her back to the … Read more
Contempt Order Against Shiela Guo Lifted by Senate During POGO Probe SHIELA GUO – The contempt order against Shiela Guo was recently lifted by the Senate during POGO investigation. The Senate Committee on Women lifted its contempt order against Shiela Guo, also known as Zhang Mier, a Chinese national, on Tuesday. This decision came during … Read more
20,000 POGO Workers Ordered to Leave Philippines Within 60 Days POGO WORKERS – 20,000 Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) workers have 60 days to leave the Philippines. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced yesterday that approximately 20,000 foreign workers employed by Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) and Internet Gaming Licensees (IGL) have until September 24 … Read more
Sen. Win Gatchalian Says Alice Guo Possibly Left Philippines Using Chinese Passport ALICE GUO – Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian said controversial mayor Alice Guo possibly left the country using Chinese passport. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian sought police help following death threats he received, which he suspects are connected to his involvement in the Senate probe on … Read more
Reason Why Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Skips Senate Panel’s Pogo Investigation ALICE GUO – Find out why suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo skipped the Senate panel’s POGO probe. Suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo will not be attending the Senate panel on women’s hearing regarding Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) on Wednesday. The Senate … Read more
Imee Marcos Has Proposed Suspension of POGOs IMEE MARCOS – Senator Imee Marcos has proposed for the suspension of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Amidst controversies surrounding Philippine offshore gaming operator firms, Senator Imee Marcos has proposed suspending POGOs and is seeking China’s help, which has already banned offshore gaming for its citizens. Marcos … Read more