The Philippine National Police (PNP) will strengthen its coordination other government agencies in monitoring the entry of foreigners who would be working with the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) amid the increase of kidnapping cases, particularly among Chinese workers.
PNP chief Gen.
Acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar MANILA - Malacanang on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) will be able to find new revenue sources after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the immediate closure of e-sabong (online cockfighting). "Tiwala po kami sa kakayahan ng Pagcor (We trust Pagcor's ability) to generate new revenues," acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said in a virtual press conference. Andanar issued the statement after the Pagcor projected a revenue loss of up to PHP5 billion from e-sabong activities for 2022. As of March 2022, six companies have been allowed by Pagcor to operate e-sabong games. In a prerecorded Talk to the People aired Tuesday morning, Duterte announced his decision to heed the recommendation of Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano to cease the e-sabong operations. The decision was made after Ano conducted a
DAY OF VALOR. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra leads the commemoration of the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan rites held at the Dambana ng Kagitingan atop the historic Mount Samat in Bataan on Saturday (April 9, 2022). The celebration has the theme "Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Inspirasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino."(Photo courtesy of the PIA Region 3) PILAR, Bataan - President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday hailed the heroism of medical front-liners and ordinary Filipinos who faithfully observe health protocols in the country's ongoing fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a speech read by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, the Chief Executive underscored that heroism is also demonstrated by the doctors, nurses, medical personnel, and professionals who willingly stepped up to the frontlines to treat those who were sick and infected with Covid-19. Guevarra represented Duterte as the guest of honor and speaker in the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan rites held at
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