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
The gambling industry has always been popular in the Philippines. It is a favored activity among Filipinos, and The industry attracts several tourists from China, Japan and South Korea. The industry is projected to hit $6.03 (over 350 billion pesos) in revenue by the end of 2025. The government has recently put laws and measures in place … Read more
The bail petition of Alice Guo and others was denied. Pasig court junks the bail petition of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, and others in her qualified trafficking case. Former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo and her co-accused in human trafficking charges filed a petition to post bail. On Friday, December 20, the verdict … Read more
House To Look Into Request of Cassandra Ong for Companion Inside CIW Cassandra Ong, through a letter, requested the House to allow her friend to stay with her during detention as she is suffering from “severe depression”. This year, one of the issues that gained national attention was the issue on the illegal Philippine Offshore … 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
Senate Pushes for POGO Kingpin Lin Xunhan’s Testimony in Major Gaming Scandal POGO KINGPIN – Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the Senate is seeking to invite alleged Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) kingpin Lin Xunhan, also known as Lyu Dong, as it concludes its investigation into organized crime linked to illegal POGOs. The Senate is … Read more
Sen. Risa Hontiveros Speaks on Next POGO Senate Hearing RISA HONTIVEROS – The Senator announced that the Senate panel has decided to end the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) hearing in the next inquiry. In the Philippines, one of the loudest issues that hooked national attention is the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming operations. Former Bamban, … Read more
Dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo to Seek Reelection in 2025, Lawyer Confirms ALICE GUO – The lawyer of dismissed Mayor Alice Guo said she is set to run for re-election in 2025. Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac, is set to attempt a political comeback in the 2025 elections. Guo’s legal … 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