POGOs are the easy target of Philippines politics
With the President and the Senate showing no support for the online gambling industry, taxes or rhetoric could drive it away.
Philippines senator calls out Duterte for protecting POGO industry
Senator Richard Gordon believes Duterte is getting some bad advice, and wants the whole country to know it.
President Duterte says POGOs too important to shut down
Citing approval from PAGCOR and their economic importance, Duterte says the country can’t afford to lose POGOs.
Duterte sacks immigration officers after POGO pastillas scandal
On February 20, it was announced that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte had fired all officials and employees of the Bureau of Immigration (PI) who were allegedly involved in the so-called “Pastillas” bribery scandal. The scheme allowed Chinese Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers to enter the Philippines without a work visa.
Duterte receives promise China will stay out of POGO affairs
Assuming the Philippines continues to enforce its laws on the POGO industry, China has no problem allowing it to continue.
New kidnapping and tax threat hit POGO industry
A new kidnapping is causing sensational story lines, while a recent threat from President Duterte has left everyone wondering what comes next.
Philippine prez to ‘slap’ online gambling ops who fail to pay tax
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to 'slap' online gambling operators who fail to resolve outstanding tax obligations.
Philippine president wants police to kill foreign casino kidnappers
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he would prefer if his police would kill casino kidnappers rather than take them alive.
Duterte decides to keep POGOs despite China’s wishes
President Rodrigo Duterte has concluded that the Philippines need POGO businesses, for the good of the people.
Duterte “will study” shutdown of Philippine online gambling ops
Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman says Philippine president will study China's "implied request" to shut down local online gambling operations.
