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House panel approves POGO ban bill anew
A House committee has unanimously approved a consolidated bill, House Bill No. 10987, which aims to ban all forms of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
This legislative action aligns with President Marcos' pronouncement in his State of the Nation Address and a subsequent Executive Order issued on November 5th formalizing the ban by yearend.
The Executive Order cited societal risks associated with the POGO industry as the reason for the ban and includes provisions to stop new applications and license renewals.
While there were about 300 POGOs at its peak in 2019, the number has reportedly decreased to 27 as of November 18th.
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