Marcos leaves position open on Philippine online gambling reforms
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not formally supported or opposed proposed online gambling reforms, according to a statement from press officer Claire Castro. Castro said measures, including taxes or a ban, should be supported by research; Marcos is monitoring the proposed Anti-Online Gambling Act of 2025. The report also cites opposition to a blanket ban and a claim that the industry supports more than 40,000 jobs.
Operators face continued uncertainty as Philippine lawmakers consider a ban, tax changes and tighter controls.