DOF recommends total POGO ban
The Department of Finance (DoF) submitted a recommendation to President Marcos to totally ban POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) “a few weeks ago” [link], according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who added that President Marcos has yet to respond to the DoF’s recommendation. Mr. Recto reasoned that POGOs would be “fine” if “they were not doing any hanky panky and they’re paying taxes”, but noted that “there are many issues already surrounding the POGO industry” and also revealed that he is “not a fan of gambling.”