Senate holds public hearing on online gambling impacts
The Senate is set to hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 14, to discuss the impact of online gambling in the Philippines.
Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chair of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusements, will consolidate studies from key agencies including PAGCOR and DOF during the hearing.
Tulfo plans to invite youth groups, parents, educators, and church leaders to testify about the harmful effects of online gambling on Filipinos, particularly minors.
Despite support for stricter regulation and higher taxes from PAGCOR and the DOF, Tulfo maintains his stance in favor of a nationwide ban on online gambling but is giving regulators a chance to prove effective safeguards can be implemented.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has ordered e-wallets to remove links to gambling apps, though Tulfo calls for a full block on payments to gambling sites.
Filipinos can watch the Senate hearing live starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14.
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