Monday, 14 July 2025
3 hours ago
Philippine online gambling already heavily taxed, industry expert warns
The Department of Finance has floated proposals for additional taxes on online gambling to raise revenues and fund social programs. But Tonet Quiogue, CEO of Arden Consult, cautioned that such moves could end up reducing—not increasing—government collections.
20 Mar 2025
5:22PM
PAGCOR's illegal gaming crackdown helps fuel 25% gaming surge
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is reaping the benefits of its crackdown on illegal gambling, with digital gaming rapidly offsetting the exit of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
19 Feb 2025
6:18PM
PAGCOR chief backs legal gaming-focused BPOs, securing 5,000 Filipino jobs
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reaffirmed its support for Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPO) companies, which currently employ 5,000 Filipinos.
6 Feb 2025
6:31PM
SMC’s Ramon Ang hires 'only the best’ for P2.45-B Pagcor HQ
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is pulling out all the stops for the P2.45-billion Pagcor Corporate Center, commissioning the country’s best architects and builders to complete the project by 2028.
3 Feb 2025
7:33PM
Pagcor shutters 2 unprofitable casinos ahead of 2026 asset privatization
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) is shutting down two unprofitable Casino Filipino branches as part of a broader effort to streamline operations.
16 Dec 2024
6:00PM
Nayong Pilipino gets new lease on life with SMC-led redevelopment
The long-awaited redevelopment of the Nayong Pilipino property in Pasay City near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila could soon be underway.
29 Oct 2024
6:05PM
Pagcor chair Tengco says on track to meet targets despite offshore gambling ban
State-run gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) reported strong financial results, with revenues rising 42 percent to P79.43 billion in the first nine months, compared to P55.95 billion last year.
12 Aug 2024
11:45PM
Online gambling cuts casino resorts' revenue lead by 50% over a single quarter
By: Miguel R. Camus
Online gambling revenues surged over 500 percent in the second quarter of 2024, significantly narrowing the gap with licensed casino resorts.
29 Jul 2024
8:58AM
Coveted Toyota vans ‘flood’ market amid POGO phaseout
By: Miguel R. Camus
The looming ban on offshore gambling operations known as POGOs is causing more than just empty office spaces, with aftershocks also being felt in secondary markets for homes and cars.
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