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PAGCOR disproves 'memo' ordering POGOs to close shop as early as August
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has denied issuing a memorandum ordering local government units to immediately halt Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) operations.
Pagcor clarified that a circulated memorandum, allegedly dated July 26 and bearing the Pagcor and Bagong Pilipinas logos, claiming immediate closure by the first week of August, was fraudulent.
Jessa Mariz Fernandez, head of Pagcor's offshore gaming licensing department, stated that the fake memo was a forged version of one she had circulated on July 23.
Pagcor described the fake memo as disinformation intended to create chaos and confusion, and has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate its origin.
Pagcor assures Pogos that their Offshore Gaming Licensing Department will keep them informed about developments related to the closure ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
President Marcos announced in his State of the Nation Address on July 22 that Pogos in the country are banned effective immediately, with Pagcor adhering to a directive to wind down operations by the end of the year.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered a nationwide ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) by the end of the year, citing "grave abuses and disrespect to our system of laws."
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Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda urged the Marcos administration to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), distinguishing them from legitimate Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs).
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A joint committee in the House of Representatives is pushing for the immediate shutdown of 402 illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) to curb associated criminal activities.
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Senator Joel Villanueva has filed Senate Bill No. 2752 to repeal the law taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and permanently cancel their licenses, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to ban them.
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