Anti-POGO law fully operational with IRR
The Anti-POGO Act’s implementing rules have been signed, strengthening the Philippines’ ban on offshore gaming operations and allowing expedited civil…
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BIR files P402.7M tax evasion case vs POGO-linked firm in Bamban
The BIR has filed a ₱402.74-million tax evasion complaint against POGO-linked Zun Yuan Technology Inc. in Bamban, Tarlac, accusing the firm of underdeclaring…
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BIR files P416-million tax evasion cases vs. POGO-linked firm, others
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has filed P416-million worth of tax evasion complaints against a POGO-linked firm, a construction company and VAT-registered…
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POGhosts
A commentary examines the persistence and decentralization of offshore gaming operations in the Philippines despite official bans, suggesting that illegal…
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Cops filch P13-M POGO evidence
The dismissed operatives took part in a joint raid on 29 October 2024.
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PNP tracks ‘guerrilla’ text blasters trade
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Purefoods Corp. acquires P25-M BoC-auctioned Rolls Royce Phantom
The Bureau of Customs sold a 2023 Rolls Royce Phantom for P25 million as part of its auction of luxury vehicles linked to POGOs and tax violations, with…
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PNP hails unified rules vs POGOs
The Philippine National Police supports a new interagency SOP to fully enforce the POGO ban under Executive Order No. 74, strengthening coordination among…
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Pre-registered SIM card supplier for illegal POGOs falls
NBI arrests a Chinese national in Manila for selling pre-registered SIM cards to illegal POGOs and scam syndicates, intensifying efforts against cybercrime…
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Roque’s petition against Quad Committee junked
Roque said he respects the ruling but expressed concern that key constitutional issues were left unresolved.
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SC junks Roque petition vs House Quad Committee over POGO probe
The Supreme Court has dismissed Harry Roque’s petition against the House Quad Committee’s POGO probe, ruling it moot after Congress lifted his contempt order…
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Bloomberry swings to P2.6-B loss
Bloomberry Resorts Corp., operator of Solaire Resort & Casino, posted a P2.6-billion net loss in 2025 due to softer tourism, the lingering effects of the POGO…
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Sara files perjury raps vs ex-aide over ‘drug, POGO-funded campaign’ claims
Vice President Sara Duterte files a perjury complaint against former aide Ramil Madriaga over claims of drug and POGO-funded campaigns. Discover the details of…
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China shakedown
Thousands of Chinese nationals faced arrests, detentions, and alleged extortion after the Philippine government shut down POGOs, amid claims of corruption in…
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PNP nabs Japanese, Chinese POGO-linked suspects in Pampanga
The PNP, BI and PAOCC arrest three Japanese and one Chinese national in Angeles City over alleged involvement in POGO-related scam operations linked to…
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No new ‘POGO’ from illegal cigarette trade, PNP says
PNP Chief Jose Nartatez assures intensified raids to curb illegal cigarette operations.
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Rep. Quimbo: Illicit tobacco trade is the new POGO
Rep. Miro Quimbo warns of rising contraband cigarette operations, costing the government billions and endangering youth health across the Philippines.
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