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'Exported jueteng': POGO taxes to raise P45-B for gov't, says lawmaker

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 19 12:20 PM

MANILA - A lawmaker defended Tuesday a bill that seeks to impose 5 percent franchise tax on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations as well as another 25 percent income tax on POGO workers. Read more »

POGOs should be taxed, says Duterte spokesperson

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 11:32 AM

Online casinos or Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) should be taxed, Malacañang said Tuesday after the government’s lawyer said levies could not be imposed on the industry. Read more »

NEDA wants POGOs taxed, Angara says

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 06:03 AM

MANILA—The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Monday opposed with the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) opinion that online casinos or Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) could not be taxed.  Read more »

Finance Sec Dominguez: POGOs subject to income tax

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 04:05 PM

Dominguez was reacting to a Philippine Star report which quoted the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) as saying that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) are not subject to local tax. Read more »

Google enters battle for cloud gaming market

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 17 10:20 AM

The internet giant hopes to break into the growing $135 billion global video game industry with cloud technology that could broaden audiences attracted by rich new features.   Read more »

A hands-on look at Google's Stadia cloud game service

Erwan Lucas, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 17 07:19 PM

Gamers are counting down to Tuesday's launch of Google's feature-rich, on-demand offering Stadia. But is its bang as big as its much-advertised buck? Read more »

With PCSO’s help, PAGCOR to again accept applications for medical aid

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 17 05:14 AM

The PAGCOR on Saturday will again accept applications for medical financial assistance on Monday, Nov. 18, after it stopped the process due to a recent attempt at fraud. Read more »

'Tinataboy na kami': Mga umaasa sa ayuda naiyak sa tigil-tulong ng Pagcor

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 14 08:04 PM

Pati ang iba na nakapagproseso na ng requirements at for approval na lang, blangko kung paano na ngayon matapos ang kanilang pinaghirapang lakarin. Read more »

Mag-asawang nameke ng dokumento para makakuha ng ayuda sa Pagcor, timbog

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 05:27 AM

MAYNILA—Inaresto ang isang mag-asawa dahil umano sa pamemeke ng dokumento para makatanggap ng tulong pinansiyal mula sa Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). Read more »

PAGCOR di muna tatanggap ng aplikasyon para sa medical aid

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 13 05:51 PM

Inihayag ng Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation ngayong Miyerkoles na ititigil muna nila ang pagtanggap ng aplikasyon para sa medical financial assistance. Read more »

Thai video game addict natagpuang patay sa harap ng computer

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 01:34 PM

Natagpuang patay sa harap ng kaniyang computer ang isang teenager sa Thailand na ugali umanong maglaro ng computer games sa magdamag, ayon sa ulat. Read more »

Maymay at Edward, nahihilig sa online games

Jeff Fernando, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 11:18 AM

Hindi ikinahihiya nina Maymay Entrata at Edward Barber na nahihilig din sila sa online games na isa sa paborito nilang libangan ngayon. Read more »

90 minutes a day until 10 PM: China sets rules for young gamers

Javier C. Hernández and Albee Zhang, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 07 09:01 AM

BEIJING — No playing video games after 10 p.m. No more than 90 minutes of gaming on weekdays. Want add-ons like virtual weapons and costumes? Keep it to $57 a month. Read more »

Babaeng dinukot ng kapwa Chinese, nasagip sa Subic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 12:45 AM

Dating empleyado ang biktima sa kompanya ng mga suspek na itinuturong sangkot sa illegal online gaming. Read more »

Pokemon Go maker Niantic making a game of the world

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 07 07:17 AM

Pokemon Go maker Niantic on Wednesday moved closer to turning the world into a giant game board in a fun mix of fantasy and reality. Read more »

One of the biggest events in gaming will make its debut in Manila

ANCX
Posted at Nov 02 12:39 PM

With the aim of creating new opportunities for the ASEAN gaming markets, G2E Asia will add to its roster of countries by opening in Manila this December.  Read more »

Esports sa SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 03:28 PM

Dahil sa laki ng fanbase ng esports, isa na itong medal event sa darating na Southeast Asian Games dito sa Pilipinas. Ano ba ang esports at paano ito nagsimula? Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 25, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 09:57 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

‘All troops deployed’

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 07:58 PM

Event-goers play Mobile Legends: Bang Bang at the Esports and Gaming Summit at SMX Convention Center in Pasay on Friday.  Read more »

Tax on offshore gaming revenues a 'good idea,' says finance chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 22 02:45 PM

The finance chief was asked to comment on the proposed franchise tax on POGOs or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations by Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, according to Dominguez's office, which released his statement on Tuesday. Read more »