'Kapag kayo nagmura...': Abante warns Duterte against cursing at quad comm probe
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'Kapag kayo nagmura...': Abante warns Duterte against cursing at quad comm probe
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Published Nov 13, 2024 01:14 PM PHT
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At the start of the November 13 House quad-committee hearing which finally had former president Rodrigo Duterte in attendance, co-chairperson Rep. Benny Abante warned him against using "vulgar words," reminding him that he is now a private citizen who must respect the authority of the joint panel.
At the start of the November 13 House quad-committee hearing which finally had former president Rodrigo Duterte in attendance, co-chairperson Rep. Benny Abante warned him against using "vulgar words," reminding him that he is now a private citizen who must respect the authority of the joint panel.
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PAGCOR orders takedown of gambling billboards
MANILA -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has ordered the removal of all gambling-related billboards across the country.
MANILA -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has ordered the removal of all gambling-related billboards across the country.
In a statement, the PAGCOR said all gaming venue operators and licensees should submit by July 16 an inventory of their existing billboard and wallscape advertisements, including their size, material, location, rental contract expiration, and the corresponding permit number from the Ad Standards Council.
In a statement, the PAGCOR said all gaming venue operators and licensees should submit by July 16 an inventory of their existing billboard and wallscape advertisements, including their size, material, location, rental contract expiration, and the corresponding permit number from the Ad Standards Council.
After that, all out-of-home gambling advertisements should be removed by August 15.
After that, all out-of-home gambling advertisements should be removed by August 15.
Even advertisements displayed on trains, buses, jeepneys, and taxis should be taken down, the PAGCOR said.
Even advertisements displayed on trains, buses, jeepneys, and taxis should be taken down, the PAGCOR said.
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PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco said the move is part of the state gaming agency's commitment to promote a safer and more responsible gaming environment in the Philippines.
PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco said the move is part of the state gaming agency's commitment to promote a safer and more responsible gaming environment in the Philippines.
“While PAGCOR is mandated to regulate the gaming industry and generate revenues for nation-building, we do not want to encourage a culture of gambling addiction,” he said.
“While PAGCOR is mandated to regulate the gaming industry and generate revenues for nation-building, we do not want to encourage a culture of gambling addiction,” he said.
“Regulating excessive and pervasive gambling advertisements is a critical step in protecting vulnerable sectors of society, especially the youth," he added.
“Regulating excessive and pervasive gambling advertisements is a critical step in protecting vulnerable sectors of society, especially the youth," he added.
Moving forward, only institutional or responsible gaming campaigns will be allowed, subject to PAGCOR approval.
Moving forward, only institutional or responsible gaming campaigns will be allowed, subject to PAGCOR approval.
The move comes after several lawmakers filed bills seeking to regulate or ban online gambling.
The move comes after several lawmakers filed bills seeking to regulate or ban online gambling.
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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has joined calls from the public and lawmakers to tighten regulations surrounding online gambling, calling it a new plague that destroys individuals and families.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has joined calls from the public and lawmakers to tighten regulations surrounding online gambling, calling it a new plague that destroys individuals and families.
Tengco said problems arising from online gambling are caused by illegal sites — not the ones licensed by the state gaming regulator.
Tengco said problems arising from online gambling are caused by illegal sites — not the ones licensed by the state gaming regulator.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has also ordered content creators to stop promoting illegal online gambling.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has also ordered content creators to stop promoting illegal online gambling.
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