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Akbayan Partylist has filed a measure strictly regulating online gambling platforms in the country to address reports of worsening gambling addiction particularly among the youth.“We cannot gamble away our youth’s future. Our children cannot become collateral in the jackpot dreams of gambling tycoons,” Akbayan Representative Chel Diokno added. Diokno together with Akbayan Representatives Perci Cendaña, Dadah Ismula […]
Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores has made good on his recent pledge to author a bill that cuts the links between electronic payments and online gambling. Flores filed his proposed Anti-Online Gambling Promotions in E-Wallets Act together with four other House Members. “All four of Bukidnon’s representatives in Congress are united on making sure […]
In response to the growing gambling crisis, Akbayan Party-list is set to file a bill to strictly regulate online gambling, imposing firm age restrictions on E-gambling platforms and removing access to e-wallet services like GCash and Maya, often used to easily fund online bets. This follows Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) call on […]
“Let’s make it harder to gamble, not easier.” This was the call made by the chair of the House Committee on Government Reorganization and Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith “Atty. John” Flores. “Online gambling preys on ordinary Filipinos, especially the poor. Sa ilang pindot lang, ubos ang kakarampot na sweldo na para sana sa bigas, […]
Alarmed over the growing exposure of young children to online gambling, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III threw his support behind proposals to ban Philippine inland gaming operator (PIGO) licenses or what is known as e-gambling businesses. “Online gambling has become so accessible that even e-wallet platforms, which are widely used for digital transactions, provide […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano appealed to the government to focus on growing the economy to boost public funds instead of relying on gambling as a revenue source. Cayetano made this statement in response to recent proposals in the House of Representatives to revive and legalize e-sabong as an alternative revenue stream following the ban on […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano reiterated his call to halt all forms of gambling in the country, particularly online gambling, e-sabong, and the controversial operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). “Ako yung siguro pinaka-outspoken, even when I was (House) Speaker, against all forms of gambling especially online e-sabong and POGO,” Cayetano said. “Just like legal […]
If they continue to cause problems, Senator Bong Go has expressed support for calls to halt Philippine offshore gaming operators’ (POGO) operations in the country, emphasizing the importance of peace, order, and the security of Filipinos. “Sabi ko nga, kung nagbibigay problema naman po sa peace and order ay maaring pwede na pong i-phase out […]
Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda has ordered a ban on “e-sabong” or the online cockfighting operations in the province. Pineda issued a memorandum directing local government unit (LGU) officials to strictly implement the ban. “Online/e-sabong operations, unlicensed and illegal online cockfighting operations have victimized and corrupted some of our cabalens.” “It has come to the attention […]
Following calls from the country’s top business groups to phase out Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante, Jr. on Wednesday urged fellow legislators and the Executive Department to heed “the growing clamor from the business sector, our economic managers, and citizens to ban POGOs due to the adverse effects their […]