As the Philippine government further tightens its gambling policies, the last day of its implementation, December 31, 2024, has passed, marking the complete shutdown of the gambling industry in the Philippines.The gambling industry, once reliant on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (PAGCOR),
In 2024, the Asian gambling industry experienced a sustained "migration tide" of gambling personnel.From the Philippines to Thailand, and then from Thailand to Dubai, why do these practitioners repeatedly choose to relocate? Is it the result of tightening policies, or the predicament of the industry
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines reported that during the Christmas period, nearly 190,000 travelers passed through major airports, highlighting the busy nature of the holiday season.The BI anticipates that passenger traffic will further increase after the New Year and advises trave
During the Christmas holiday, a human trafficker was intercepted by immigration officials at Clark International Airport (CIA).Mary Jane Hizon, head of the Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Division (I-PROBES), reported that on December 25, four victims and their companion attempted to b
There is just over a month left until the final deadline for the ban on Little Pony POGO!In recent years, the Philippine online gambling industry (POGO) has been an important part of the Philippine economy, not only attracting a large amount of foreign investment but also bringing many job opportuni
An official from the Philippine President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission said on Tuesday that some large Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) are breaking into smaller groups, renaming themselves as business process outsourcing firms, and relocating to the Visayas and Mindanao islands.PAO
On September 19, the Philippine government warned that illegal operators might resort to "dirty tactics" to continue their activities after the December 31 deadline set by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a complete ban on POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or online gambling).The Departme
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on September 19 that 41 licensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have expressed their willingness to exit the country.Justice Minister Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla stated in a declaration: "The harm and dangers brought by illegal PO
Media reports on September 18th state that various Philippine government agencies will meet to discuss the upcoming nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), set for December 31st.Department of Justice spokesperson Clavano stated, "Stakeholders should hold regular meetings regar
Thailand plans to launch the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system from December 2024 to June 2025 to enhance scrutiny of visa-exempt entries. This system requires tourists from visa-exempt countries to apply for authorization online 24 hours before entry. Similar to the European Union's ETIA
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