PAGCOR chief backs tighter iGaming rules over a Philippine ban
PAGCOR chair Alejandro Tengco backed stricter oversight of online gambling in the Philippines, opposing a total ban proposed by some lawmakers. He said the regulator was developing player-monitoring tools and a 24/7 problem-gambling helpline; a House bill would impose a 10% tax on iGaming revenue and tighten advertising, payment and age checks.
Operators may face stronger monitoring, advertising, payment and age-control requirements as lawmakers debate online gambling rules.