The Philippine Presidential Palace says that the nation’s gaming regulator and its information and comms bureau are working hard to take down all illegal gaming websites.
In a Malacañang press briefing on Thursday, a spokesperson indicated that the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has so far removed some 7,000 unauthorized online gaming sites identified by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
The official noted that authorities face challenges in keeping up with illegal operations, as “once they are shut down, they will make another illegal website”.
When asked about a possible total ban on online games, such as Scatter, the official indicated that a total restriction would not be imposed, given that the legal games are licensed and accredited by PAGCOR, assuring that such legal operations are “controlled and monitored”.
However, the official did express concern over the apparent increase in the number of Filipinos becoming addicted to online games.
