Lawmakers Postpone POGO Investigation for Severe Tropical Storm Kristine Relief Efforts POGO – Lawmakers postponed the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) probe to focus on severe tropical storm Kristine relief efforts. The House of Representatives’ quad committee postponed its hearing yesterday to allow lawmakers to focus on providing relief to their districts following the destruction … Read more
Warden Reports Former Mayor Alice Guo Was ‘Shocked’ Upon Seeing Jail Cell ALICE GUO – BJMP Spokesperson Jail Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera said controversial mayor Alice Guo was ‘shocked’ after seeing her jail cell. Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo was arrested by Indonesian police in a rented apartment before being flown back to the Philippines by Philippine authorities. … Read more
Harry Roque to Be Invited by Congress to POGO Probe HARRY ROQUE – The former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is set to be invited to a joint congressional hearing regarding illegal activities associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country. POGO stands for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators. These are online gambling companies that … Read more
Cancellation of Alice Guo’s Birth Certificate Puts Citizenship in Jeopardy ALICE GUO – The birth certificate of embattled mayor Alice Guo may be revoked, placing her citizenship status in uncertainty. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has recommended revoking Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s birth certificate, raising questions about her Filipino citizenship. PSA Assistant National Statistician Marizza … Read more
Imee Marcos Wants To Halt POGO Activities IMEE MARCOS – Senator Imee Marcos has suggested suspending Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) and is seeking China’s assistance. Senator Imee Marcos has suggested banning Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) companies and asking China for help, as China has already outlawed offshore gaming for its nationals, in the … Read more
The Chinese envoy said that the Chinese government “firmly” opposes gambling and takes tough measures in order to combat it. CHINESE ENVOY — Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said that the Chinese government is supporting the Philippines in its crackdown on crimes related to operations of POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators). Huang said in … Read more
BIR relaxed the rules for POGO’s resumption of operations and clearance applications. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) had relaxed the rules for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) application for tax clearance for service providers and licensees. Aside from this, the Bureau of Internal Revenue also relaxed the rules for the resumption of its operations … Read more