8 Mar 2005
International News Brief: Former senator Francisco Tatad asked the Quezon City court Tuesday to declare all government-sanctioned gambling activities by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. illegal, saying that Pagcor is operating with an expired franchise.
18 Jan 2005
nternational News Brief: The Philippines House of Representatives has approved a bill granting the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation another 25 years to operate casinos and other forms of gambling in the country.
20 Dec 2004
International News Brief: The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill extending the franchise of the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. but retained restrictions against allowing foreigners to engage in the local gaming business.
3 Dec 2004
International News Brief: Several Chinese Filipino organizations, led by the group Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran, Inc., on Friday slammed the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. for opening a casino in Binondo, Manila despite the residents’ protests.
19 Oct 2004
International News Brief: Two leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have clashed on how the bishops should view gambling with one saying it is alright to deal with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. and the other saying there can be no exception.
1 Apr 2004
International News Brief: Stanley Ho has indeed reentered the Philippine gambling scene with the direct involvement of his long-time partner in a newly opened casino at the Sheraton Marina hotel in Malate, Manila.
18 Mar 2004
International News Brief: The Philippines is gambling on the Internet to help raise money for its cash-strapped government.
