President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shocks the nation by announcing the ban of POGOs during his SONA. Find out the implications of this sudden decision!
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a bold announcement during his third State of the Nation Address, declaring an immediate ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). This move comes as a surprise to many, with conflicting opinions from industry experts and officials. While some argue that banning POGOs is necessary to combat illegal activities, others, like PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco, believe that stricter regulations would be more effective.
The ban has sparked controversy and discussions across the country, with opinions divided on its impact on the economy and the gaming industry. As the Philippines has been a hub for POGO operations, the sudden prohibition raises concerns about job losses and the future of online gaming in the country.
In a related incident, a Chinese hacker affiliated with a POGO in Porac was apprehended in La Union by the Bureau of Immigration. This arrest sheds light on the potential risks associated with illegal activities within the POGO sector.
Despite the mixed reactions to the ban, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto expressed support for the decision, stating that closing down all POGOs is the right move. As the nation adapts to this significant change, the impact on the gaming industry and the economy remains to be seen.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the ban of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) during his third State of the Nation Address.
However, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco has long argued that the best way to control illegal POGO operations is not to ban the industry entirely but ...
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday announced the recent arrest of a Chinese computer hacker who worked a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator ...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) ...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced an immediate ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in a landmark move aimed at addressing ...
Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos just banned POGO operations in the country.
“Effective today, all POGOs are banned,'' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday afternoon, July 22, to ...
A suspected Chinese hacker -- who worked for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) that was raided in Porac, Pampanga -- has been arrested, ...
Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will be banned.
It was former CIDG chief Major General Romeo Caramat Jr. who ordered the reassignments.
Rep. Joey Salceda said that he hopes the government finds a way to ban the games without affecting the new internet gaming licenses (IGLs).
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said Monday closing down all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) is the right decision, following President Ferdinand ...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has announced the prohibition on all Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) in the country.
BAGUIO CITY – Residents in the Cordillera lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, ...
A group of homeowners from Multinational Village in Parañaque City welcomed President Marcos' decision to end all activities related to Philippine Overseas ...
'POGOs have brought innumerable and unspeakable social ills into the country. I commend the President for his resolute pronouncement,' says opposition ...
“POGO is just a small part of a bigger part called IGL, which is the Internet Gaming Licensees. That's P43 billion or 43 percent of Pagcor (Philippine Amusement ...
Significant questions have arisen over the future of non-PAGCOR regulated offshore gaming operators and PIGOs, following the Philippine President's ...
THERE is an accelerating call supporting the closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operating illegally and without operating licenses.
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday drew praises from lawmakers, especially with his declaration ...
With the country's largest business organization, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, joining the call for the phaseout of Pogo.
President Marcos, Jr.'s decision to ban POGO is a welcome decision, Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said, adding that the country is not gaining ...
MANILA – Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday gave assurance that the agency would help Filipino Philippine Offshore Gaming ...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) may have little impact on most publicly-listed property ...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) may have little impact on most publicly-listed property ...
MANILA – Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s total ban on Philippine online gaming ...
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday directed the House leadership and top Secretariat officials to come up with, and ensure the swift ...
The Employers' Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) on Tuesday announced that it would help find alternative jobs for soon-to-be-displaced Filipino ...
Government economic managers downplayed the economic losses that would result from the total ban on POGOs, pointing out that the industry contributed less ...
MANILA — While the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for a total ban of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) may hurt real estate ...
This all comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the country aims to ban POGO operations by December 2024.