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PAGCOR allocates PHP50m to NBI for illegal gambling investigations

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PAGCOR is allocating PHP50 million to the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines to support efforts against illegal gambling, the report said. The first PHP25 million instalment has been paid under a memorandum of understanding signed by PAGCOR chief executive Alejandro H. Tengco and NBI director Jaime Santiago. The NBI said the cooperation would support operations against illegal POGOs and other unlawful gaming activities.

The funding supports joint enforcement activity against illegal gambling operations in the Philippines.

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