JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has warned Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta that online gambling establishments that have been banned in the Philippines may relocate to other countries, including Timor-Leste.
The warning was relayed during Remulla's visit to the Southeast Asian nation on October 1.Accompanied by key officials from the Department of Justice , Remulla informed Ramos-Horta that the Philippines had put a stop to Philippine offshore gaming operators due to significant challenges related to crime, regulatory evasion and public safety risks.
Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. He stressed the potential risks associated with allowing POGOs to operate in Timor-Leste, encouraging thorough consideration of the socioeconomic and security implications.He urged Timor-Leste to weigh these concerns carefully in light of their own national interests.Remulla also raised the legal case of former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., who is facing multiple murder charges in the Philippines.
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