Philippine legislator Zhang Qiaowei strongly advocates for the permanent ban on POGO, simultaneously increasing the tax reform on electronic cigarettes.

As the 19th Congress session counts down, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is vigorously pushing for two key legislations: a permanent ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), and a significant increase in the tax rate on e-cigarette products.The chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Me

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A year after the POGO ban, the aftermath is still unsettled, revealing scandals involving land theft and drug trafficking.

Bloomberry suffered a loss of $44.74 million in 2025, with a weak VIP market and the POGO ban being the main reasons.

Philippines sees nearly zero kidnappings in six months due to POGO ban and successful crackdown operations

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New forms of gambling emerge after the Philippine POGO ban

The Philippines officially legislates a comprehensive ban on offshore gambling operations.

After the ban on Philippine POGOs, underground operations continue, and the decentralized crime model poses a new challenge.

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PAGCOR names 11 illegal gambling websites, warns the public not to trust "fake license" offshore platforms.

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

Philippine legislator Zhang Qiaowei strongly advocates for the permanent ban on POGO, simultaneously increasing the tax reform on electronic cigarettes.

The Philippine gaming industry's total gaming revenue reached $1.8 billion in the first quarter, driven by electronic gaming revenue.

After the POGO ban, the Philippine job market faces an "excess of positions" embarrassment with 244,000 positions but only 3,572 people taking up posts.

A year after the POGO ban, the aftermath is still unsettled, revealing scandals involving land theft and drug trafficking.

Bloomberry suffered a loss of $44.74 million in 2025, with a weak VIP market and the POGO ban being the main reasons.

Philippines sees nearly zero kidnappings in six months due to POGO ban and successful crackdown operations

Philippine Gambling Industry Adjustment: Impact of POGO Ban and Decrease in Tourists

Philippine POGO Ban Triggers Economic Chain Reaction

Philippines' "Anti-POGO Law" Officially Takes Effect, Violators Face Up to 12 Years in Prison

New forms of gambling emerge after the Philippine POGO ban

The Philippines officially legislates a comprehensive ban on offshore gambling operations.

After the ban on Philippine POGOs, underground operations continue, and the decentralized crime model poses a new challenge.

Philippine PIGO Rise: Regulatory Challenges and Social Concerns Behind Legal Operations

PAGCOR names 11 illegal gambling websites, warns the public not to trust "fake license" offshore platforms.

The Rise After the Gambling Ban: How the Philippine Electronic Gaming Industry Thrives Through Regulatory Transformation

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

Philippine legislator Zhang Qiaowei strongly advocates for the permanent ban on POGO, simultaneously increasing the tax reform on electronic cigarettes.

The Philippine gaming industry's total gaming revenue reached $1.8 billion in the first quarter, driven by electronic gaming revenue.

After the POGO ban, the Philippine job market faces an "excess of positions" embarrassment with 244,000 positions but only 3,572 people taking up posts.