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.
With the President and the Senate showing no support for the online gambling industry, taxes or rhetoric could drive it away.
Senator Richard Gordon believes Duterte is getting some bad advice, and wants the whole country to know it.
Citing approval from PAGCOR and their economic importance, Duterte says the country can’t afford to lose POGOs.
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.
Assuming the Philippines continues to enforce its laws on the POGO industry, China has no problem allowing it to continue.
A new kidnapping is causing sensational story lines, while a recent threat from President Duterte has left everyone wondering what comes next.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to 'slap' online gambling operators who fail to resolve outstanding tax obligations.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he would prefer if his police would kill casino kidnappers rather than take them alive.
President Rodrigo Duterte has concluded that the Philippines need POGO businesses, for the good of the people.
Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman says Philippine president will study China's "implied request" to shut down local online gambling operations.