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PAGCOR and ASC agree to pre-screen gambling adverts in the Philippines

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PAGCOR and the Ad Standards Council signed a memorandum of understanding to screen gambling-related advertisements across media platforms in the Philippines. PAGCOR chief executive Alejandro Tengco said the agreement would be put into effect immediately; the two bodies said the cooperation is intended to strengthen advertising standards and protect consumers.

Operators and advertisers will need to account for pre-screening of gambling adverts across media platforms.

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