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Marcos gov’t urged to nullify license of POGOs for Chinese market
Alumni of the University of the Philippines-College of Law, including retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to cancel the licenses of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that cater to Chinese nationals.
The open letter specifically recommends that President Marcos Jr. direct the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to immediately cancel the licenses to operate of all POGOs serving the Chinese mainland market.
The appeal is partly based on the Chinese Embassy in Manila's request to ban such POGOs, citing that any form of gambling is illegal in China.
The UP Law alumni also highlighted that Chinese-owned POGO operations violate PAGCOR regulations by allowing access to gaming websites within the Philippines or in countries where online gaming is prohibited.
Furthermore, the letter cited that POGO operations are linked to syndicates, involvement in torture and sex trafficking, the use of fake documents, tax evasion, and bribery of government officials.
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Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has submitted a recommendation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Joel Villanueva are advocating for a ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) due to the significant social costs associated with their operations.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed that his administration is focused on eradicating criminality, specifically the operation of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs in the country.
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to announce a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) during his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government is on top of the situation concerning crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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