Tag: Sherwin Gatchalian
Philippine senators debate introduction of ‘cyber diplomats’
20 February 2026 at 7:45am UTC-5
The Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center is pushing for the introduction of ‘cyber diplomats’ to strengthen the country’s fight against online ...
Philippine Senator calls for stronger action against illegal gambling
17 February 2026 at 7:41am UTC-5
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for tougher laws to tackle the rapid growth of illegal online gambling, warning that unlicensed betting platforms continue to ...
Philippine senators question enforcement agencies over igaming failures
16 February 2026 at 7:54am UTC-5
Two Philippine senators have questioned police agencies over their handling of illegal igaming, raising concerns about the persistence of online cock-fighting betting sites or e ...
PAGCOR clarifies that an estimated 10 million Filipinos gamble online
12 February 2026 at 5:43am UTC-5
PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Alejandro Tengco has clarified a government figure claiming that more than 32 million adult Filipinos gambled online in 2025, saying the true ...
Philippine senator calls for stricter enforcement of e-wallet directive
20 August 2025 at 6:22am UTC-4
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for the government to go further in restricting public access to gambling sites by disconnecting e-wallets from them ...
Philippine Senate panel to begin online gambling probe
11 August 2025 at 6:59am UTC-4
The Senate committee on games and amusement will begin hearings this week on several bills aimed at addressing problems linked to online gambling in the Philippines.
Committee ...
Philippines President Marcos shows concern over igaming destroying families
22 July 2025 at 6:57am UTC-4
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned that igaming is causing serious harm to Filipino families, particularly through digital platforms, when accessed ...
DFNN urges Philippines to employ “proportionality and precision” in online gambling restrictions
8 July 2025 at 6:52am UTC-4
Philippines gaming technology firm DFNN has called on lawmakers to ensure that any changes to the country’s online gaming regulations are applied carefully or risk driving ...
Philippines senator files bill to ban online gambling
7 July 2025 at 6:38am UTC-4
A Filipino legislator has filed a bill that would introduce a complete ban on online gambling in the country.
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri filed his bill, named the Anti-Online ...
Proposed Philippine igaming bill faces scrutiny
4 July 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
A proposal by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to make stricter igaming regulations in the Philippines has sparked concern among investors and a warning from the Catholic Church ...
