MANILA, Philippines — At least 80 percent of the 400 Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) hubs have already ceased their operations in the country, while those defying the total ban order ...

Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Executive Director Gilbert Cruz confirmed authorities will permanently ...

Asked whether the closure of POGO hubs is linked to the kidnapping of a Chinese student of an international school, Cruz said “that’s possible.” Cruz said POGO workers who were tasked to ...