Has the POGO Era Ended? China and the Philippines Join Forces to Crack Down on the Gray Market, Personal Information May Be Fully Traced

The Philippine POGO (offshore gaming) industry, once seen as a "gray gold rush paradise," is now heading towards a complete collapse. From high salaries, lax regulations, and quick money to deportations, scrutiny, and crackdowns, the times have completely changed. There used to be people who would "

Senior officials from China and the Philippines held talks on protection, strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperation, and the regulation of POGOs enters "deep waters".

Recently, Gilberto Cruz, the Deputy Minister of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), led a delegation to Shanghai, China, for a series of intensive talks with senior officials of the Chinese public security system. The core focus was on the joint rectification of Philippine offsho

Banned POGO but the gambling wave hasn't stopped? Philippine Senator urges the 20th Congress to investigate the chaos of local online gambling again.

Despite the Philippine Congress passing a bill that completely bans offshore gaming operators (POGO), Senator Alan Peter Cayetano recently warned that online gambling is still rapidly expanding within the Philippines, particularly with increased local betting, and the problem is far from over."Altho

Philippines Completely Bans POGO: The Gambling Industry Officially Becomes History, No Hope for Recovery in the Next Three to Five Years

In June 2025, a major legislation concerning the fate of Philippine offshore gaming was quietly passed with almost no controversy, yet it caused a huge upheaval within the gaming industry.The Philippine Senate and House of Representatives passed the "Anti-POGO Bill" almost unanimously. Once signed b

Philippines' crackdown on illegal POGO dilemma: Thousands of foreign workers hard to repatriate, claiming the biggest obstacle is due to embassy refusal.

The Philippine government continues to crack down on illegal offshore gambling (POGO), but faces significant obstacles in deporting foreign illegal workers. Deputy Minister Gilbert Cruz of the President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently revealed in a congressional hearing that despi

Will Marcos sign the "Anti-POGO Bill"? The Philippines reaches a critical crossroads in regulating offshore gambling.

On June 9, 2025, the Philippine Senate unanimously passed the "2025 Anti-POGO Act" with 23 votes. The following day, the House of Representatives also quickly followed suit, unanimously passing the bill. If signed by the president, this bill will officially become law, completely banning all forms

Philippines takes a crucial step in completely banning POGO: Both houses of Congress pass the ban, awaiting President Marcos Jr.'s signature.

The Philippines has entered a critical phase in its crackdown on the offshore gaming industry. With the House of Representatives passing a bill to completely ban offshore gaming operations (POGO), the country is just one presidential signature away from a total prohibition of POGO.Last month, the Se

Philippine House of Representatives bipartisan committee investigation: Chinese-funded POGO criminal network infiltrates government, political-business collusion triggers national crisis.

The "Quadrilateral Joint Investigation Committee" of the Philippine House of Representatives held its final public hearing on June 9, focusing on exposing how Chinese-backed transnational criminal groups actively infiltrate the social structure of the Philippines through offshore gambling (POGO). Th

Is a comprehensive ban on POGO imminent? Philippine lawmaker warns: Without legislation to prohibit it, the nation will become a hotbed of crime.

The Philippine Senate recently passed the "Anti-Offshore Gaming Act" on its second reading with overwhelming support, marking a critical step by the government in addressing the issues with POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators).If the bill is successfully passed in the third reading and signed

POGO Investigation Sparks Legislative Storm: In-depth Analysis of the Five Key Legislative Bills of POGO

After a joint investigation lasting 10 months and comprising 15 hearings, the Philippines House of Representatives' "Quadripartite Committee" announced on June 9 the findings of its investigation into offshore gaming (POGO), extrajudicial killings, drug trafficking, and identity forgery, revealing t

The prison is overcrowded! PAOCC announces a temporary suspension of actions against illegal foreign workers!

The Philippine Senate passes the anti-POGO bill, paving the way for a complete ban on offshore gambling!

The Philippine House of Representatives rolls out major legislation: Anti-POGO, combating perjury and espionage crimes all set in motion.

The House of Representatives of the Philippines' Quadripartite Committee convened its final hearing on June 9, officially announcing the completion of five key legislative bills. These bills focus on areas of high social concern, including extrajudicial killings, offshore gambling (POGO), land fraud

Philippines No Longer a Gambling Possibility? Senate Unanimously Passes the "Anti-POGO Bill," with Maximum Sentences of 12 Years in Prison

The Philippine Senate officially passed the "Anti-POGO Act of 2025" on June 9, with a unanimous vote of 23 in favor, none against or abstaining, explicitly prohibiting all forms of offshore gambling (POGO) activities within the country.Once the bill takes effect, the Philippines will become the firs

The Philippine PAOCC states: There are still nearly ten thousand illegal workers active within the country.

The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) warned on June 9 that despite the government's complete shutdown of offshore gaming operations (POGO) last year, there are still over 9,000 illegal foreign workers at large within the country, and efforts to clear and deport them have stalled du

Philippine Speaker of the House: Accelerate anti-POGO legislation to plug legal loopholes in online gambling.

Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez stated that the House will expedite the processing of key legislative agendas, especially to complete the review of important bills including the "Anti-Online Gambling Bill" before the 19th Congress adjourns in two weeks.Romualdez noted that upon resumption,