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Cardinal David: No tax revenue from gambling is worth destroyed lives
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has reiterated his criticism of online gambling in the Philippines, emphasizing that no revenue is worth the harm it causes to families and individuals affected by gambling addiction.
David warned that the government could become complicit in enabling gambling by acting as a promoter, regulator, and beneficiary of gambling revenues.
In a letter to PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco, David stressed the need to prioritize protecting lives over generating tax revenue from gambling.
David's comments align with growing calls from lawmakers and civil society groups for a complete ban on online gambling, which was notably absent from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address.
The cardinal advocated for strengthening law enforcement, digital literacy, and community support systems to help individuals resist gambling addiction instead of normalizing harmful behaviors.
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