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\n\t\t\t\t\tAs many as 30 online gambling sites and apps are currently operating without registering with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
MANILA, Philippines \u2013 As the Philippines pushes to fight back against illegal online gambling, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warned influencers they could be subject to prosecution for promoting or endorsing such illegal gambling platforms.<\/p>\n
A push to take down illegal electronic gambling platforms is planned, with the operation done in collaboration with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).<\/p>\n
In an interview<\/a> with ABS-CBN News on July 4, CICC Deputy Executive Director Renato Paraiso said, \u201cFrom a legal perspective, they\u2019re part of a conspiracy to promote illegal gambling. So they\u2019re part of that criminal organization.\u201d<\/p>\n Paraiso urged influencers to quit endorsing unregistered gambling platforms, without naming any specific offenders. <\/p>\n Efforts are underway to coordinate with the National Telecommunications Commission so they can take down said gambling sites and apprehend the operators behind such sites.<\/p>\n