Ban or regulate? Online gambling becomes a political dilemma in the Philippines, with the Marcos administration caught in a "silent storm".

In the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention the controversial issue of online gambling, sparking heated discussions across all sectors of society. The Presidential Palace later clarified that the President was not deliberately a

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Marcos remains silent, positive news released? No mention of gambling ban, DigiPlus stock price surges nearly 20%.

Philippine President Marcos delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 29, without mentioning online gambling or POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators), a silence that sparked heated market discussions. Investors generally interpreted this as "little hope for a short-term b

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Marcos' SONA avoidance of online gambling issues sparks public outrage, senator criticizes him for "letting the crisis run its course."

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention the issue of online gambling in his recent fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), causing strong dissatisfaction among several senators. Facing this highly controversial social issue, the president's "silence" was criticized as "avoiding

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Can the President's "turnaround battle" be launched? Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address faces multiple challenges, including livelihood and the gaming industry.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. This speech marks the midpoint of his term and could be a critical juncture for turning around his governance ratings and reshaping public trust. Jean Encinas-Franco, a political science

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Is the gambling winter coming? Maybank warns that Marcos may completely ban the Philippine online gambling industry.

The Philippine gaming industry is facing the prelude to a policy storm. Malaysia's largest investment bank, Maybank, recently issued a report warning that Philippine President Marcos Jr. might signal a comprehensive ban on online gambling and electronic games in the upcoming State of the Nation Addr

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Heavy rain "unexpectedly saves the day"? Philippine President urgently halts SONA, the fate of online gambling remains in limbo.

On July 22, 2025, what was originally seen as the "fate judgment day" for online gambling, the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by the President of the Philippines was suddenly called off. President Marcos Jr. ordered a halt to all related preparations to fully address the widespread flooding caus

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DigiPlus Plummets Again, Triggering Market Panic: Over 200 Billion Pesos in Market Value Evaporated Under Regulatory Shadows

Philippine online gambling giant DigiPlus Interactive has suffered another major setback. Due to market concerns that President Marcos might announce a tougher crackdown on online gambling in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), DigiPlus' stock price plummeted nearly 30% on Thursday, marking its

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Philippines to completely ban online gambling by the end of the month, gambling regulation intensifies.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is weighing the possibility of a complete ban on online gambling, with a key statement expected in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. As multiple legislators join forces to push for anti-gambling legislation, the issue of online gambling is b

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PAOCC: Will continue to crack down! Approximately 58 to 200 POGOs are still operating.

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) states that it continues to combat "about 58 to 200" online gambling companies in the country.This comes over two months since President Ferdinand Marcos took office, during which he banned online gambling companies in his State of the Nation

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