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Online gaming fuels rise of Chinese workers in PH, says BI

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 10:16 AM

MANILA - (UPDATE) Online gaming is one of the factors that contributed to the rise of Chinese workers in the Philippines, a Bureau of Immigration official said Tuesday. Read more »

Senators express concern over foreign workers in PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 03:40 PM

Illegal foreign workers in particular are "taking away the jobs and livelihood" of Filipinos, said Sen. Joel Villanueva, chairman of the Senate committee on labor, employment and human resources. Read more »

Myrtle Sarrosa, lalaban sa gaming tournament sa Thailand

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 31 06:48 PM

Masayang ibinahagi ni Myrtle Sarrosa na magiging bahagi siya ng PUBG Challenger Series, isang gaming tournament na gaganapin sa Bangkok, Thailand. Read more »

Meralco Jan-Sept core net income up 9 percent to P16.7 billion

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 30 10:22 AM

Meralco's core net income in January to September rose to P16.7 billion from P15.4 billion during the comparable period in 2017.  Read more »

Aspiring senator wants to ban DOTA

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 07:56 PM

An aspiring senator, who calls herself a "street educator", wants to ban several video games like DOTA and Clash of Clans. Read more »

How to optimize your phone for work and play

Honor Philippines
Updated as of Oct 11 05:29 PM

Before settling in for a long session of work or play, check first if your phone is ready for whatever quests might come: Read more »

LOOK: Ads in Chinese sprout in Makati

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 01:51 PM

Posters and billboards in Chinese have been spotted in the Ayala underpass in Makati City. Read more »

Ilang Pinoy takot maagawan ng trabaho ng mga dayuhan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 09:16 PM

Pangamba ng ilang Pinoy job applicants, baka mabawasan ang mga oportunidad para sa kanila dahil sa kompetisyon mula sa mga banyagang pinayagang magtrabaho sa Pilipinas. Read more »

Gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada files suit vs Tiger Resort

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 07:00 PM

Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada has filed an intra-corporate suit against Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc., his camp said Sunday. Read more »

DOTA player, patay nang 'manlaban'; katarungan, hiling ng mga kaanak

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 11:56 PM

Katarungan ang hiling ng pamilya ng isang online gamer na napatay ng mga pulis matapos umanong manlaban sa isang police operation sa Rosales, Pangasinan. Read more »

Hong Kong uses e-sports to lure younger tourists

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 28 07:18 PM

Hong Kong mounted anew an e-sports festival aimed at promoting the territory to younger tourists as a gaming hub. Read more »

Chinese gaming firms fret as approval freeze bites

Pei Li and Brenda Goh, Reuters
Posted at Aug 24 08:43 AM

The reason for the approval slowdown appears to be the result of a bureaucratic reshuffle this year as China tightened its grip on content for entertainment ranging from video games to television reality shows. Read more »

International Street Fighter tournament qualifiers coming to PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 06:04 PM

Red Bull Kumite is an international Street Fighter V tournament. Now on its fourth year, the finals will be held in Paris, France. Read more »

Macau gambling revenues jump 10 percent in July

Reuters
Posted at Aug 01 04:27 PM

July marks two years of consecutive revenue gain in the former Portuguese colony after revenues plunged to five-year lows due to slowing economic growth and a widespread crackdown on corruption starting in 2014. Read more »

PhilWeb eyes providing services to offshore gaming firms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 04:46 PM

The company, which recently secured a fresh license to operate, however is not interested in operating as a POGO or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator. Read more »

LOOK: Ubisoft opens new studio in Laguna

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 02:52 PM

“Assassin’s Creed” developer Ubisoft has opened a new studio in Sta. Rosa, Laguna as part of its Philippine expansion. Read more »

HK's Landing secures license for Entertainment City casino

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 11:12 AM

Landing Resorts Philippines Development Corp plans to include a casino in its tourism project with the Nayong Pilipino Foundation, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp said in a statement. Read more »

PAGCOR seeks Palace guidance after COA flags allowances, gold rings

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 20 12:43 PM

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation turned to the Office of the President for clarification after an audit report questioned the compensation and allowances it gives its officials, its chairperson said Friday. Read more »

COA flags PAGCOR officials' allowances, 18-karat gold rings

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 18 11:06 PM

The Commission on Audit has flagged the supposed excesses of officials and employees of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. Read more »

'Pagiging adik sa laro, bunga ng kakulangan sa human connection'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 21 11:52 PM

Isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit nagkakaroon ng adiksiyon ang isang tao ay dahil sa kakulangan sa "human connection" o pakikipag-ugnayan sa ibang tao, ayon sa isang eksperto. Read more »