Senators renew call for review of Pogo operations

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Friday reiterated their call for a review of offshore gaming operations in the country.

The legislators issued separate statements on Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) after the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the 5-percent franchise tax on gross bets from their operations under the Bayanihan 2 law is unconstitutional.

The senators said they welcome the decision of the SC. But they also argued that it is moot and academic because Republic Act (RA) No. 11590 or An Act Taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations has already been passed into law.

READ: Pogos cannot be made liable for taxes prior to RA 11590 — SC

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