All POGOs banned

by Catherine S. Valente - Bernadette E. Tamayo - Ma. Reina Leanne Tolentino

Jul 23, 2024 12:18 am

(UPDATES) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), saying these firms have veered away from offering online gambling services to venturing into 'illicit' practices.

During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos instructed the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) to 'wind down and cease the operation of POGOs by the end of the year.'

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