Small-time gambling pastime from the small streets called Ending has now gone to the online sites and is now proliferating Facebook groups, according to sources and our own investigations. (On a related note, you can now also send money via Facebook Messenger.) Ending games, though, fall as a violation under Section 2-a of Republic Act 9287 or the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law, which states any form illegal gambling activity which uses numbers or combinations thereof as factors in giving out jackpots. Marcos announced a total ban of POGOs (IGLs) in the Philippines. Here's what you need to know about this new development: POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) have long been in operation in the Philippines, going as far back as 2003. The EO, entitled “Strengthening the Fight against Illegal Gambling and Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Authority of Concerned Agencies in the Regulation and Licensing of Gambling and Online Gaming Facilities, and for Other Purposes”, allowed the operations of the POGOs outside of the export processing zones (PEZA, etc). Netflix has announced that its ads-supported subscription plan will expand to the Philippines starting in 2027. Photo: ppe.pl The Philippines is among 15 new markets where Netflix will introduce its ad-supported tier. Pricing for the ad-supported plan in the Philippines has not yet been announced. Read more in our articles including "Illegal Online Gambling in the Philippines thrives on Facebook" and "Total Ban on POGO/IGL: What you need to know".
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Apr 20, 2026Small-time gambling pastime from the small streets called Ending has now gone to the online sites and is now proliferating Facebook groups, according to sources and our own investigations. (On a related note, you can now also send money via Facebook Messenger.) Ending games, though, fall as a violation under Section 2-a of Republic Act 9287 or the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law, which states any form illegal gambling activity which uses numbers or combinations thereof as factors in giving out jackpots.
Marcos announced a total ban of POGOs (IGLs) in the Philippines. Here's what you need to know about this new development: POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) have long been in operation in the Philippines, going as far back as 2003. The EO, entitled “Strengthening the Fight against Illegal Gambling and Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Authority of Concerned Agencies in the Regulation and Licensing of Gambling and Online Gaming Facilities, and for Other Purposes”, allowed the operations of the POGOs outside of the export processing zones (PEZA, etc).
Our coverage of gambling in the philippines includes: "Illegal Online Gambling in the Philippines thrives on Facebook"; "Total Ban on POGO/IGL: What you need to know"; "Netflix ads-supported plan coming to the Philippines in 2027". Each article provides unique insights and information.