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MANILA, Philippines — The ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) – which drew cheers when announced on Monday by President Marcos in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) – covers the so-called internet gaming licensees (IGLs), Malacañang clarified yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — The people behind a viral video supposedly showing President Marcos using illegal drugs will face criminal charges after forensic examination conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) concluded the person in the video is not the Chief Executive.
MANILA, Philippines — Despite President Marcos’ order to ban Philippine offshore gaming operations, the Senate will continue its investigation into POGO-related crimes, including alleged scamming and human trafficking in their hubs, Senate President Francis Escudero said yesterday.
The third State of the Nation Address of President Marcos was remarkable not just for the issues that were mentioned, but for those that were left out.
MANILA, Philippines — Utilizing about P200 billion in excess funds of state-run corporations can help the economy attain a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of as much as 6.5 percent this year, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said yesterday.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is seeking the passage of at least 28 measures aimed at sustaining economic growth, addressing poverty, ensuring food security and maintaining peace and order and the ratification of four conventions on the safe use of nuclear energy.
MANILA, Philippines — While he conceded that President Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address was well-delivered, opposition legislator and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman still found the speech wanting, more specifically on details on how to go about the policies set forth.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday urged the youth to be like Apolinario Mabini, who despite his physical disability and poverty made sacrifices for the country.