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DOH says delay in PAGCOR fund transfer to PhilHealth due to unsigned guidelines

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 20 03:41 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health clarified on Monday that the reason why the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been unable to remit earnings for the country’s universal health care program was due to unsigned documents. Read more »

Palace says guidelines on way after delay on DOH use of P17-billion PAGCOR fund

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Posted at Nov 19 03:09 PM

Malacañang said Thursday that the health department will soon release guidelines that would let it tap billions of pesos from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for the Universal Health Care program.    Read more »

Lacson blasts DOH for failing to tap P17-B PAGCOR fund for Universal Health Care Law

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 05:00 AM

Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday slammed the Department of Health (DOH) for failing to craft the operational guidelines that would allow the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to remit billions of pesos to the agency for the Universal Health Care program. Read more »

'Peryahan ng Bayan' outlet, isinara sa Muntinlupa; 14 tauhan timbog

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 23 06:20 AM

MAYNILA - Isinara ng business permits and licensing office (BPLO) ng Muntinlupa City ang isang outlet ng Peryahan ng Bayan sa Bgy. Tunasan dahil sa ilegal na operasyon nitong Miyerkoles.  Read more »

Regulations allowing 'e-sabong' to protect bettors, help gov't collect proper taxes: PAGCOR

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Posted at Oct 14 02:22 PM

The country's gaming regulator on Wednesday said it can issue appropriate regulations to license and legitimize e-sabong activities or cockfights streamed online, as part of efforts to shore up much needed funds for the government. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 30, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 05:00 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Pasay jeepney drivers receive relief packs

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 03:23 PM

Jeepney drivers plying different routes in Pasay City receive relief packs from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and FBM Technology Solutions Inc. at the Philippine National School for the Blind in Pasay City on Wednesday. Read more »

PAGCOR says online gaming revenues drop 50 percent as pandemic shrinks POGO income

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Posted at Sep 24 05:15 PM

Online gaming revenues dropped 50 percent after the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions limited offshore gaming operations, the country's gaming regulator said Thursday.  Read more »

Mag-live in partner tiklo sa umano'y illegal online gaming sa QC

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Updated as of Sep 19 07:48 PM

Ayon sa pulisya, inireklamo sila ng Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) dahil sa ilegal nilang operasyon ng online gaming. Read more »

BIR chief contradicts Calida, insists POGOs need to pay 5 percent franchise tax

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 08:46 PM

POGOs need to pay the 5-percent franchise tax before being allowed to resume operations, the BIR chief said on Monday, contradicting the position of PAGCOR and the Office of the Solicitor General. Read more »

Fernandez says PSC will call on politicians, private sector to augment budget

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 05:50 PM

The PSC will be asking for help from its "good friends" in the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as from the private sector, to augment its budget -- especially for the Olympic-bound athletes.   Read more »

Mga awtoridad nagbabala vs naglilipanang illegal online gambling sites

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Posted at Jul 02 06:35 PM

MANILA - Binabantayan ngayon ng Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ang paglipana umano ng mga illegal online gambling sites sa Facebook.  Read more »

POGOs should pay P20 billion in franchise taxes: Barbers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 10:26 AM

MANILA - A lawmaker on Thursday reiterated the need to collect around P18B to P20-B in franchise tax from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) as he believes that they are covered under the law after they have secured their license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporations (PAGCOR).    Read more »

Only 2 firms settled taxes despite permission for POGOs to operate during lockdown: senator

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 23 06:35 PM

Only two Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) firms have paid taxes despite the industry being allowed to resume operations during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown, Sen. Joel Villanueva said Tuesday. Read more »

Go wants national athletes to get lost allowances back once money available again

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Posted at Jun 10 09:23 PM

The PAGCOR, which finances national athlete and coaches' allowances, has seen its operations severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Probe on PAGCOR's alleged lobbying for POGO resumption sought

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 08 05:49 PM

Two senators on Thursday urged the Senate to investigate allegations that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been lobbying for the resumption of Chinese-run online gambling hubs despite warnings that it could further spread the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country. Read more »

Collect unpaid taxes before greenlighting POGOs: House tax-writing panel chair

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Posted at May 03 06:03 PM

Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, said allowing POGOs to go back to business will be an opportunity for the Philippines to earn "free money to fund healthcare."  Read more »

POGO group says to comply with reopening guidelines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 01 03:44 PM

A group of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) said Friday they would follow requirements for their partial return during the country's virus lockdown. Read more »

Return of POGOs could worsen COVID-19 crisis: Villanueva

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 01 02:31 PM

Partial resumption of operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators could "worsen" the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a senator warned Friday, saying offshore gaming is a "non-essential" industry. Read more »

Senators condemn proposed resumption of 'non-essential' POGO industry during COVID-19 crisis

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 23 01:43 AM

Several senators on Wednesday condemned the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (PAGCOR) proposal to allow online gambling companies to resume operations during the coronavirus crisis to allegedly boost government funding for anti-COVID-19 efforts. Read more »