Windows26: Marcos bans Pogo, cites ‘disorder’ it caused PH

July 23, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering President Marcos' immediate ban on Pogos, his reaffirmation of the country's sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, and the latest updates on Typhoon Carina.

Marcos bans Pogo, cites 'disorder' it caused PH

Heeding the clamor of lawmakers, business groups, civil society and even his economic managers, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday banned all Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) effective immediately. Here are other Sona stories you may read:

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Marcos: West PH Sea not figment of imagination

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to continue its thrust to uphold the country's territorial rights and sovereignty, through what he termed as "diplomatic" and "pacific" means.

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Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris

Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, in a political earthquake that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House.

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Carina halts air, sea trips in parts of Luzon

Air and sea travel across some parts of northern and southern Luzon were suspended on Monday amid bad weather spawned by Typhoon "Carina" (international name: Gaemi).

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Pagasa: Signal No. 1 in 10 areas as Carina maintains strength

Ten areas in Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 on Tuesday as Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) maintained its strength, according to state meteorologists.

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EDITORIAL: Inhumane trade of human organs

It's true humans can live normal lives with one healthy kidney but it's just as true that donating an organ does not come without risk. Were the trafficked donors aware of potential complications like higher blood pressure or a slightly elevated chance for future kidney failure?

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