Pogo ban sends some politicians scrambling for campaign funds

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THE total ban on Philippine Online Gaming Operators (Pogo) ordered by President Marcos has effectively placed in disarray all Pogo-linked politicians and other government officials, or the so-called "Makabagong Makapili,” who are banking on the online gaming firms’ financial support in the May 2025 elections, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday.

He added that the offshore gambling issue “will now be a problem of enforcement, on which national agencies and local governments, including the barangay, should collaborate.

It is unfortunate that the presence of a suspected Pogo hub in Porac town, which the authorities recently raided, has tarnished the image of our province,” he said.

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Author / Journalist: Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesMexico

Topics: Other Agencies President’s Philippine Politicians Support Pogos President Gaming Pogo Government

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Published On: 2024-07-23 @ 07:46:49 (12 hours ago)

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