Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the newly enacted Anti-POGO Law guarantees sustained government action against POGO-like operations that persist despite the nationwide ban.
“I am elated by the enactment of this measure as the POGOs have brought nothing but a surge in criminalities that include kidnapping, human trafficking, and prostitution, among others. This isn’t just an economic issue but a moral imperative,” said Gatchalian.
The senator from Valenzuela led the push to shut down all POGO activities, stressing that their social costs far outweighed any economic benefits.
Republic Act No. (RA) 12312, or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, repeals RA 11590, which had legalized offshore gaming in the country.
“Makakamit natin ang totoong pag-unlad kung uunahin natin ang kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan at peace and order sa bansa. Ang batas na ito ay para tuluyan nang mapuksa ang mga salot na dulot ng POGO,” said Gatchalian.IMT
