Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero is seeking a nationwide ban on gambling advertisements and sponsorships across television, radio, print, websites, social media and other platforms.
The Philippines should demand firm commitments on technology transfer, skills development, and local value creation before supporting the proposed Pax Silica initiative, experts said during a recent University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Law School lecture.
A lawmaker has called on the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to explain how it plans to handle 30,000 cybercrime cases in 2027 despite its staffing vacancies and a proposed reduction in funding for its core program.
Electronic and online gambling overtook land-based casinos in the Philippines in 2025 as total gross gambling revenue reached a record P396 billion, according to industry data cited by digital gambling platform Buenas PH.
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has called for the expansion of charging infrastructure beyond major urban centers, saying wider coverage is needed to make electric vehicles practical for motorists and businesses nationwide.
Prime Video has released its NBA schedule for the 2026-27 season, which will include the NBA Paris and Manchester Games, the NBA Cup knockout rounds and the platform’s first exclusive presentation of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has defended its push for banks to reduce or eliminate electronic fund transfer fees, saying lower charges could encourage more Filipinos to use digital payments but would not, by themselves, ensure financial inclusion.
Key details of the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City remain unsettled, with government officials telling a Senate hearing that foreign investors have yet to submit a development plan and consultations with affected communities have not been completed.
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has flagged 12 Facebook pages and accounts for allegedly promoting unregulated online gambling websites, including several with millions of followers.
