PAGCOR: 40k Filipino Gamblers Voluntarily Blocks Themselves from Online Gambling, Casinos
Nearly 40,000 individuals have voluntarily enrolled in the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) self‑exclusion program. The surge in voluntary exclusion demonstrates growing awareness of gambling‑related harm, rising financial stress among players, and the increasing availability of digital channels that make self‑exclusion easier and more accessible. PAGCOR’s report shows that while gaming remains a major […]
Compliance Reality: BIR Tightens Rules for Businesses and Online Sellers, Big or Small
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has entered a new phase of enforcement; one that directly affects millions of Filipino online sellers, freelancers, and digital merchants. BIR is Strengthening Tax Administration The BIR has reiterated that all online sellers must register, regardless of size or income level. The agency emphasized that even small sellers, those earning […]