EDITORIAL - Banning POGOs
The more lawmakers scrutinize Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator firms, the more you wonder why the government continues to hold on to them. Do POGOs hold sentimental value?.....»»

DOF bucks POGO shutdown
The Department of Finance is not keen on banning Philippine offshore gaming operators as the country stands to lose about P65 billion in economic contributions should the government decide to discontinue POGOs......»»
Fact checking
‘Fact-Checking Facebook’s Fact Checkers’ is the heading of an opinion piece by the editorial board of the world-renowned business paper Wall Street Journal in its March 5 edition. In a stinging rebuke of the much-criticized and highly problematic practice of tech giant Facebook in deleting or throttling with impunity what it tags as “misleading or misinformed pieces” in a user’s account or, worse, suspending or completely banning such account without even a by-your-leave advise......»»
EDITORIAL - Continuing recruitment
There has been no lack of news reports along with warnings issued by government agencies......»»
EDITORIAL - Abused children
At the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns, child welfare advocates had expressed concern over rising cases of abuse and exploitation of children......»»
EDITORIAL - Flawed democracy
Few people will disagree with the classification of democracy in the Philippines as “flawed” – as ranked in the latest Democracy Index drawn up by London-based think tank The Economist Intelligence Unit......»»
EDITORIAL - Credible defense
Strategic partnerships are important, President Marcos says, in dealing with a “terribly complicated situation” and “troubled waters.” Along this line, he has approved the expansion of US military access to Philippine facilities......»»
EDITORIAL - Regulating recruitment
There is no ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers to Kuwait, but the government has suspended the accreditation of foreign recruitment agencies in that country......»»
Over 300 victims in 102 POGO-related crimes
There have been over 300 victims of various nationalities in 102 crimes related to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) since 2019, officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) told a Senate inquiry yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL - Silent killer
Four years ago on Jan. 22, the government released the implementing rules and regulations for Republic Act 11036, the Mental Health Act that went into effect in July 2018......»»
EDITORIAL - Not academically proficient
The problems besetting the various aspects of Philippine education were enumerated yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL - Tourism roadmap
It’s good to know that the government is considering a five-step tourism roadmap drawn up by the private sector to enhance the country’s appeal as a travel destination......»»
EDITORIAL - Still no trickling down
While lauding the good news on the 7.6 percent growth in gross domestic product in 2022, President Marcos acknowledged a problem: most Filipinos have yet to enjoy the benefits of that growth......»»
EDITORIAL - The ICC steps in
Over a year after suspending a preliminary examination of the brutal war on drugs in the Philippines, the International Criminal Court has decided to proceed with a full-blown investigation......»»
EDITORIAL - Food chain disruptors
High fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, inadequate cold storage facilities, natural calamities, bird flu and African swine fever have been blamed for shortages and consequent high prices of several basic agricultural commodities......»»
Majority of Filipinos say POGOs harmful to country – poll
A recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the office of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian revealed that a majority of Filipinos found the operation of offshore gaming firms to be harmful to the country......»»
EDITORIAL - Investors’ concerns
Two laws have been passed to promote the speedy and efficient delivery of services to the public: Republic Act 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, and RA 11032, the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. Rodrigo Duterte, from Day One of his presidency, harped on the need to speedily complete transactions with the government......»»
Quick Take: Fence-sitting on POGOs and 3 more market updates
It’s not shocking to hear a government starved for funding is willing to sit on the fence while collecting some tax revenue......»»
Lawmakers to consider plight of small private schools in banning no-payment no-exam policy
Lawmakers pushing to ban the ‘no permit, no exam’ policy in basic education agreed on Tuesday to look into the small private schools on the brink of closure due to millions in unsettled payments from students......»»
Economy will survive without POGOs – senator
A pullout of Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country would not make much of a dent on the economy, which remains resilient and on an upward growth path, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL- Another OFW death in Kuwait
Remember Joanna Demafelis? In February 2018, the body of the 29-year-old overseas Filipino worker was found stuffed in a freezer in an apartment in Kuwait that had been abandoned by Lebanese Nader Essam Assaf and his Syrian wife Mouna Ali Hassoun, who had employed Demafelis as a househelper......»»