Senator Hontiveros reveals entry of Chinese spies through Philippine gaming operators

Senator Risa Hontiveros announced that Chinese spies have entered the Philippines through Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). She plans to reveal more details during a Senate hearing on November 26, focusing on illegal activities linked to Pogos. Hontiveros highlighted new information regarding the entry of these spies and mentioned concerns about policy gaps in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Executive Order 74, which bans Pogos. She aims to propose legal reforms during the upcoming hearing. President Marcos previously ordered the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to shut down Pogo operations by the end of the year, following his announcement of a complete ban on Pogos.