Tag: resumption of operations

REJECT CALL FOR RESUMPTION OF POGO OPERATIONS – PANGILINAN

Post author By Yna Sipelimo
Post date April 24, 2020
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On efforts to resume operations of Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGOs) initiated by administration officials and allies, Senator Kiko Pangilinan lamented the prioritization of the welfare of China in the guise of “boosting state funds” for the fight against COVID-19. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) Chairman Andrea Domingo recently said she had written President […]

Tags BIR, COVID-19, DOF, Pagcor, POGOs, resumption of operations, Senator Pangilinan

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GOVT TO SEND CONFLICTING SIGNALS ON ECQ IF POGOS RESUME OPERATIONS – ABANTE

Post author By Romelo Caparas
Post date April 23, 2020
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“Resolve issues first, allow operations later.” This sums up the position of House Minority Leader Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. regarding Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) resuming operations in the Philippines. “Gambling, in all shapes and forms, is not essential. It is a vice.” The lawmaker on Wednesday cautioned government against allowing POGOs to reopen given […]

Tags ECQ, enhanced community quarantine, gambling, POGOs, Rep. Abante, resumption of operations