Philippine Senate schedules online gambling inquiry for 14 August
The Philippine Senate Committee on Games and Amusement scheduled a hearing for 14 August to examine bills addressing online betting, the report said. Committee chair Erwin Tulfo said lawmakers would hear from PAGCOR and the Department of Finance before deciding whether to pursue a ban. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. opposed a blanket ban without further study and called for a measured response.
Operators and regulators may face legislative proposals ranging from tighter controls to a prohibition.