Pokwang Fights Back After AI-Edited Video Tries to Ruin Her Reputation POKWANG – Comedienne Pokwang has spoken up after a fake AI-generated video claiming she endorsed an online gambling site went viral on Facebook. Veteran comedienne Pokwang has firmly denied the authenticity of a circulating video on Facebook that falsely shows her endorsing an online … Read more
Philippines Faces 32 Million Online Gambling Addicts PAGCOR – About 32 million Filipinos are now addicted to online gambling, alarming senators and prompting urgent calls for stricter government action. Senators have strongly condemned the rising cases of online gambling in the country following alarming data released by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). According … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Asked about Not Mentioning Online Gambling in SONA 2025 BONGBONG MARCOS – The President claimed that he wants Catholic bishops and priests to be part of the body that will form online gambling policy. Over a week ago, the 4th State of the Nation Address of Marcos Jr. gathered the senators, the … Read more
GSIS Under Fire for ₱1B DigiPlus Investment RISA HONTIVEROS – The senator revealed that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) invested over ₱1 billion in an online gambling company called DigiPlus. During her privilege speech on August 5, she disclosed that the investment was made under the leadership of suspended GSIS President Jose Arnulfo “Wick” … Read more
20 Filipino Influencer Pages Deleted for Promoting E-Gambling META – The company behind Facebook has removed the pages of 20 popular Filipino influencers for promoting illegal online gambling. This action followed a formal request from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the digital advocacy group Digital Pinoys, as reported on July 21, 2025. … Read more
Online Gambling Regulation? Cardinal Ambo Says No CHURCH VS ONLINE GAMBLING – Cardinal Pablo “Ambo” David has voiced his strong disagreement with proposals to regulate and legalize online gambling in the Philippines. Speaking during the Philippine Conference on New Evangelization (PCNE) XI on July 18, Cardinal Ambo shared that he recently received a letter from … Read more
Raffy Tulfo Calls Out Influencers Over Illegal Online Gambling RAFFY TULFO – The senator has urged celebrities and social media influencers to stop promoting illegal online gambling platforms. His statement comes as the Philippine government intensifies its crackdown on unauthorized betting operations. Tulfo, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, reminded influencers … Read more
Javi Benitez: “Banning online gambling won’t make it disappear” JAVI BENITEZ – The Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative believes that banning online gambling is not the solution—and may even make the situation worse. On July 8, he warned that instead of stopping gambling altogether, a ban would likely push it into illegal or underground operations, … Read more
Scatter Game Costs Player ₱80,000 SCATTER – A man identified as John shared his experience of losing around ₱80,000 to an online gambling game. In an interview with Aksyon Abante on Abante Radyo, he spoke about how the game gradually drained his finances over the course of nearly a year. John said he started playing … Read more
Jeepney Driver’s Online Gambling Addiction Saddens BecomingFilipino BECOMINGFILIPINO — The content creator opened up about a very sad experience he had while riding a jeepney in the Philippines. Sitting right behind the driver, who seemed to be in his late 50s, he witnessed something that deeply touched him. Every time the jeepney made a stop, … Read more