Authorities arrested 244 foreign nationals during simultaneous raids in Zamboanga Sibugay, in what the Bureau of Immigration (BI) described as the country’s “largest Pogo bust” since the government banned Philippine offshore gaming operators. Read more »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed that Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hubs are no longer operating across the country, reinforcing the government’s strict policy to fully eliminate the industry. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially outlawed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) following the signing of Republic Act No. 12312, or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025. Read more »
The Philippines has retained its “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. State Department, marking the 10th straight year that the country has met the highest global standards in combating human trafficking. Read more »
Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for stricter regulation on online gambling through Senate Bill 2593, or the proposed “Kontra E-Sugal Act.” Read more »
With a surge in successful raids and arrests, the Las Piñas City Police set a benchmark for vigilance, urging other LGUs to strengthen efforts against crime nationwide. Read more »
