Prosecutors have received testimony from 10 Chinese nationals implicating seven of their compatriots in illicit activities at a Pasay City-based POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) firm raided last year.

The Philippine Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is urging for an immediate halt to the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) within the country, citing concerns that human trafficking is intertwined with its business operations.

Philippine Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian is urging the country's Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify efforts to prevent foreigners involved in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) from entering the country and establishing more illicit operations.

The Embassy of China in the Philippines, on Thursday, has issued a statement emphasizing its support for the Philippine Government in addressing the 'root causes' of issues stemming from the offshore gambling industry.

A move in the right direction. Andy Jeon, COO of Winn Tech, believes the lowered fee enhances POGOs' competitiveness against both land-based casinos and the grey market, which often faces lower taxes.

A mayor in the Philippines is facing questions concerning his connection to two recently raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in his municipality.

Lower licensing fees and tighter probity checks are helping to "cleanse" the multiple criminal elements reported in previous Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) operations, PAGCOR officials commented.

The Supreme Court has rejected petitions contesting the jurisdiction of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to enforce regulatory measures on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) as per the approved RR-POGO in 2016.

POGO operators still comprise some 20 percent of the office space transactions in Metro Manila, despite a drop in demand amongst ongoing changes to the online space. Real estate group Colliers notes that there has been "no significant effect on the overall office market".

Despite the ongoing shortfall in demand for office spaces from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) compared to pre-COVID levels, POGO operators still comprised 20 percent of office space deals in 2023.