'With the hesitancy of the Marcos administration in totally banning POGOs, it does seem the country is indeed so desperate
“With the hesitancy of the Marcos administration in totally banning POGOs, it does seem the country is indeed so desperate for POGO money at all costs”
Not to be outdone, Tiglao’s fellow columnist Kit Tatad joined the fray and further worsened the conundrum. Of course, China is relying on its historical map and its mythical nine-dash line that had been ruled by the Arbitral Court to be illegal when the country went to the Hague to protest it, and to get rid of that rusted BRP Sierra Madre would in effect admit that China really owns Ayungin and is part of its territory.
Records also show that PAGCOR’s total contributions to nation-building rose to P34.67 billion in 2022 from P22.92 billion in 2021.
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