For as much noise as senators have been about the Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGOs), everyone knew that the person who’s opinion mattered most on the industry’s fate was always going to be President Rodrigo Duterte. For all the accusations lobbed, not much impact has been made, as Duterte still insists the Philippines needs POGOs.

In statements relayed to the media by Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, Duterte announced he “won’t suspend or stop” POGOs. He based this decision based on feedback from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), who gave the tremendous endorsement of saying POGOs were “okay.”

However, PAGCOR’s advice may have been just a bonus, as the emphasis on why POGOs will be allowed to continue was firmly on the money they bring in. The Philippines “need[s] funds coming from POGO operations,” Panelo wrote, noting P17 billion ($340 million) in revenue in the last 3 years. “We have a lot of projects that are in need of funding,” he concluded

This vote of confidence in the POGO industry comes despite several senators demanding to investigate the industry thoroughly. Senator Risa Hontiveros has gone hard after the recruitment practices of POGOs, investigating possible corruption in the Bureau of Immigration, including bribery and the possible sales of Philippines Passports.