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ON FIGHTING GRAFT AND CORRUPTION

Co-authored bill recognizing the legitimacy of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and taxing them. Then-president Rodrigo Duterte signed this into law on Sept. 22, 2021. Called for the suspension of POGO activities, prior to the ban imposed by President Marcos Jr. in his State of the Nation Address. Urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.

By tech

Feb 6, 2025

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  • Co-authored bill recognizing the legitimacy of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and taxing them. Then-president Rodrigo Duterte signed this into law on Sept. 22, 2021.
  • Called for the suspension of POGO activities, prior to the ban imposed by President Marcos Jr. in his State of the Nation Address.
  • Urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. to review and clarify its policies on regulating POGOs.
  • Did not sign the joint report of the Senate Committees on Ways and Means and Public Order and Dangerous Drugs in 2023, which recommended the gradual phaseout of POGOs. The senator said she was not able to study the report thoroughly as a reason for not signing it.

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