03/09/20 Philippines: Duterte supports POGOs The Philippines’ President is standing strong on the POGO issue saying the country simply needs the revenues they generate.
03/06/20 Philippines: Senator calls for POGO ban Debate heats up over whether the Philippines should continue to license offshore gambling operators.
02/25/20 China cancels passports for thousands of POGO workers The Bureau of Immigration will support the Chinese government in deporting those hit with passport cancellations.
02/04/20 Philippines: POGOs take action against Coronavirus Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators to impose measures to fight against the Coronavirus outbreak.
01/29/20 Philippines collects US$126m in POGO taxes in 2019 Tax revenues up on the previous year after the regulator launched a crackdown on companies found to be withholding taxes.
01/28/20 Philippines gaming regulator orders quarantine Philippines gaming regulator orders ten-day quarantine period for POGO workers entering the country in a bid to halt spread of Coronavirus.
01/13/20 Philippines block visas upon arrival for Chinese visitors Manila Justice Department takes steps to ensure Chinese visitors do not overstay their visas
12/17/19 POGO workers to be investigated Four Chinese suspects in the kidnapping of a POGO worker last week were identified; the Government plans new measures to prevent related crimes.
12/14/19 POGO workers will need an ID card All foreign workers will be issued with a Gaming Employment License ID card since January.
12/12/19 Philippines reported 42 cases of kidnapping related to gambling Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat issued a statement on Wednesday aimed at reassuring tourists that the Philippines is safe to visit.
12/09/19 Makati cancelled new licences to POGO The idea of local government is to stop with criminal activity, prostitution and avoid the rising of the commercial property marketing
12/07/19 PAGCOR chief ensure cleaning up POGOs In her speech at G2E Asia at the Philippines, Andrea Domingo emphasized their commitment with the law.
12/07/19 A bill to impose tax on POGO will be heard next week Representative Joey Salceda proposed a measure to collect 5 percent from POGO revenues for the government.
12/07/19 Philippines gives POGOs 3 days to solve tax obligations President Duterte said he would personally “slap” those who do not pay.
