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The gambling industry in the Philippines has a certain scale in Asia. It has legal casinos, mainly concentrated in specific areas. Online gambling is also quite active, attracting some international players. However, online gambling has also bred illegal operations. While regulating legal gambling,

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Deeply original, looking globally: POGO big cake, who can take it away?

Deeply original, looking globally: POGO big cake, who can take it away?

BackgroundThe Philippine government once implemented the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) policy, allowing domestically licensed companies to operate online gambling businesses targeting overseas markets (mainly China). This model flourished during Duterte's administration, forming concen

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Duterte's "base camp" in Mindanao attacked, the Philippines is accelerating its political purge.

Duterte's "base camp" in Mindanao attacked, the Philippines is accelerating its political purge.

Duterte is still detained at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, and after last week's trial, due to health issues, the judge very "humanely" postponed his next trial to September this year.This also gives Duterte and the Marcos family enough time to "manipulate" this matter.After Duterte

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Philippine Immigration Chaos: The POGO Exodus, Corruption Scandals, and the Shocking Chain of Human Trafficking

Philippine Immigration Chaos: The POGO Exodus, Corruption Scandals, and the Shocking Chain of Human Trafficking

Recently, a series of shocking escape incidents in the Philippines have once again brought human trafficking and cross-border crime into the spotlight.The POGO-related cases are escalating, from Guo Huaping to Harry Rock, to the failed smuggling attempt by executives of Lucky South 99. These cases

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China-Philippines cooperation? Philippine authorities have expelled 190 Chinese citizens related to overseas gambling!
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China-Philippines cooperation? Philippine authorities have expelled 190 Chinese citizens related to overseas gambling!

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The Makati RCBC Flying Futures Services Inc. POGO center was discovered operating K8 computers after being raided.

The Makati RCBC Flying Futures Services Inc. POGO center was discovered operating K8 computers after being raided.

In less than a month, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) raided two suspected fraud centers located in the heart of the Makati Central Business District (CBD), arresting hundreds of foreigners and Filipinos suspected of

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Philippine Immigration Bureau cracks down! 7 officials involved in human trafficking case dismissed.

Philippine Immigration Bureau cracks down! 7 officials involved in human trafficking case dismissed.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines recently launched a thunderous operation, dismissing 7 officials suspected of assisting human trafficking, marking the largest internal purge of the immigration system since the Marcos Jr. administration took office.Senior Outrage: Anti-Corruption St

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Philippines Cracks Down on POGO: Will Chinese Businesses Transform or Flee?

Philippines Cracks Down on POGO: Will Chinese Businesses Transform or Flee?

In recent years, the Philippines has intensified its crackdown on POGOs. With the raid on the RCBC building, the industry is on tenterhooks. Can Chinese businessmen still operate safely? This raid targeted one of the top buildings.This incident not only put the spotlight on the RCBC building but als

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PhilWeb formally declares: denies any contact with PlayTime regarding "backdoor listing"

PhilWeb formally declares: denies any contact with PlayTime regarding "backdoor listing"

Manila, March 25, 2024—Philippine listed company PhilWeb (PSE: WEB) today issued an official announcement through the Philippine Stock Exchange, explicitly denying any form of capital cooperation negotiations with the emerging online gaming platform PlayTime. This statement directly responds to rec

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Philippine Immigration Bureau strengthens deportation policy: Foreign personnel involved in POGO must be deported directly by flight.

Philippine Immigration Bureau strengthens deportation policy: Foreign personnel involved in POGO must be deported directly by flight.

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration recently issued new regulations requiring all foreign nationals expelled for involvement in illegal offshore gaming operations (POGO) to take direct flights back to their home countries, unless there are no direct flights available. This measure aims to plug loo

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POGO withdraws, Philippine real estate market cools down, economy apartments severely backlogged

POGO withdraws, Philippine real estate market cools down, economy apartments severely backlogged

The Philippine real estate market slumped in 2024, with condo sales and new launches hitting historical lows. Developers had to attract buyers with significant discounts and favorable payment schemes to cope with the weak market demand.Data shows that only 11,000 new condos were launched nationwide

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Chinese people can't leave even if they pay! 135 people imprisoned indefinitely! 65 people disappeared out of thin air!
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Chinese people can't leave even if they pay! 135 people imprisoned indefinitely! 65 people disappeared out of thin air!

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Lucky South 99 executives' escape attempt fails, Philippine media exposes escape route!

Lucky South 99 executives' escape attempt fails, Philippine media exposes escape route!

Recently, the Philippines has been in turmoil, especially with the ongoing cases involving Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), plunging the industry into unprecedented chaos. Many are considering whether to head to Thailand or other Asian countries to lay low.However, just as the storm see

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AG Asia Gaming Withdraws from Manila is Fake News: Truth and Background Analysis

AG Asia Gaming Withdraws from Manila is Fake News: Truth and Background Analysis

Recently, rumors that the well-known Asian gaming company AG (Asia Gaming) will withdraw from Manila have been widely circulated in the industry. However, after verification from multiple sources, there is no solid evidence to support these claims, and AG is still operating normally in the Philippin

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2.8 million people march in support of Lao Du! The U.S. supports Marcos! How will this farce end?
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2.8 million people march in support of Lao Du! The U.S. supports Marcos! How will this farce end?

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Key figure POGO merchant Yang Jianxin coughs up blood and is hospitalized, suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Key figure POGO merchant Yang Jianxin coughs up blood and is hospitalized, suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis.

The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) revealed that detained Chinese businessman Tony Yang (Yang Jianxin) was urgently sent to St. Luke's Medical Center in Taguig City for treatment after coughing up blood for several days. In a statement released early Tuesday morning, PAOCC

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Former President Duterte's assets may be frozen by the Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council!
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Former President Duterte's assets may be frozen by the Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council!

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