President Marcos Jr. signs Anti-Pogo Act of 2025 into law, banning offshore gaming operations

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12312, the "Anti-Pogo Act of 2025," into law on October 23, banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and repealing previous legislation that taxed and recognized them.

Violators face up to 12 years imprisonment and fines of up to P50 million, with work permits and visas of individuals engaged in POGO activities canceled.

Following the signing, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will intensify operations to eradicate clandestine POGO networks.

The PNP's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has been directed to hunt down remaining illegal POGO sites.

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) will also form an oversight committee to monitor operations against POGOs.