Philippines' crackdown on illegal POGO dilemma: Thousands of foreign workers hard to repatriate, claiming the biggest obstacle is due to embassy refusal.

The Philippine government continues to crack down on illegal offshore gambling (POGO), but faces significant obstacles in deporting foreign illegal workers. Deputy Minister Gilbert Cruz of the President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently revealed in a congressional hearing that despi

Will Marcos sign the "Anti-POGO Bill"? The Philippines reaches a critical crossroads in regulating offshore gambling.

On June 9, 2025, the Philippine Senate unanimously passed the "2025 Anti-POGO Act" with 23 votes. The following day, the House of Representatives also quickly followed suit, unanimously passing the bill. If signed by the president, this bill will officially become law, completely banning all forms

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

The Philippines has entered a critical phase in its crackdown on the offshore gaming industry. With the House of Representatives passing a bill to completely ban offshore gaming operations (POGO), the country is just one presidential signature away from a total prohibition of POGO.Last month, the Se

Philippine House of Representatives bipartisan committee investigation: Chinese-funded POGO criminal network infiltrates government, political-business collusion triggers national crisis.

The "Quadrilateral Joint Investigation Committee" of the Philippine House of Representatives held its final public hearing on June 9, focusing on exposing how Chinese-backed transnational criminal groups actively infiltrate the social structure of the Philippines through offshore gambling (POGO). Th

Is a comprehensive ban on POGO imminent? Philippine lawmaker warns: Without legislation to prohibit it, the nation will become a hotbed of crime.

The Philippine Senate recently passed the "Anti-Offshore Gaming Act" on its second reading with overwhelming support, marking a critical step by the government in addressing the issues with POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators).If the bill is successfully passed in the third reading and signed

POGO Investigation Sparks Legislative Storm: In-depth Analysis of the Five Key Legislative Bills of POGO

After a joint investigation lasting 10 months and comprising 15 hearings, the Philippines House of Representatives' "Quadripartite Committee" announced on June 9 the findings of its investigation into offshore gaming (POGO), extrajudicial killings, drug trafficking, and identity forgery, revealing t

The prison is overcrowded! PAOCC announces a temporary suspension of actions against illegal foreign workers!

The Philippine Senate passes the anti-POGO bill, paving the way for a complete ban on offshore gambling!

The Philippine House of Representatives rolls out major legislation: Anti-POGO, combating perjury and espionage crimes all set in motion.

The House of Representatives of the Philippines' Quadripartite Committee convened its final hearing on June 9, officially announcing the completion of five key legislative bills. These bills focus on areas of high social concern, including extrajudicial killings, offshore gambling (POGO), land fraud

Philippines No Longer a Gambling Possibility? Senate Unanimously Passes the "Anti-POGO Bill," with Maximum Sentences of 12 Years in Prison

The Philippine Senate officially passed the "Anti-POGO Act of 2025" on June 9, with a unanimous vote of 23 in favor, none against or abstaining, explicitly prohibiting all forms of offshore gambling (POGO) activities within the country.Once the bill takes effect, the Philippines will become the firs

The Philippine PAOCC states: There are still nearly ten thousand illegal workers active within the country.

The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) warned on June 9 that despite the government's complete shutdown of offshore gaming operations (POGO) last year, there are still over 9,000 illegal foreign workers at large within the country, and efforts to clear and deport them have stalled du

Philippine Speaker of the House: Accelerate anti-POGO legislation to plug legal loopholes in online gambling.

Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez stated that the House will expedite the processing of key legislative agendas, especially to complete the review of important bills including the "Anti-Online Gambling Bill" before the 19th Congress adjourns in two weeks.Romualdez noted that upon resumption,

The Philippine Immigration Bureau exposes that a POGO suspect escaped after bribing with 500,000 pesos; several officials are under investigation and suspended.

The Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry is once again embroiled in scandal, as four Chinese nationals suspected of human trafficking managed to "depart" the country without leaving any records in the immigration system. An internal report leaked from the Bureau of Immigration is gra

The Philippine Senate passed the "Anti-Offshore Gambling Act" on second reading: Proposes a complete ban on POGO, characterizing it as illegal.

The Philippine Senate recently passed a significant legislative proposal on the second reading of a bill aimed at completely banning all forms of offshore online gambling (POGO) within the country, officially designating it as illegal. The bill is numbered 2868, known as the "Anti-Offshore Gambling

The Ministry of Justice initiates the cancellation of passports for Harry Rock and four others, related to POGO and human trafficking cases to prevent their escape.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) of the Philippines has officially initiated procedures to request the revocation of passports for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Cassandra Ong, and three others. These individuals are suspected of illegally operating Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator

Unveiling! How exactly has online gambling taken over the Philippines and Indonesia?