The order heeds the call of various groups to put a stop to POGO operations which have been plagued with scandals related to money laundering, immigration bribery, illegal recruitment, and human trafficking.
Marcos announces ban on POGOs during SONA
Marcos announces ban on POGOs during SONA
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. capped off his over 80-minute long State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, with the bombshell announcement of a complete ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators.
“Effective today, all POGOs are banned. I hereby instruct Pagcor (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) to wind down and cease the operations of POGOs by the end of the year,” Marcos said.
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