Philippines House passes new POGO tax bill

The Philippines House of Representatives are trying to fixt their online gambling taxation problem. The House voted 198-13-2 to pass House Bill 5777 on February 8, creating an opportunity for President Rodrigo Duterte and the Senate to finally get the tax revenues they want from the Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGOs).

Rappler broke the news early Monday evening:

JUST IN: Voting 198-13-2, House approves on 3rd reading House Bill 5777 imposing taxes on persons engaged in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations. | via @maracepeda pic.twitter.com/qcEEsMfflk

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