The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) have forged an alliance to intensify the national campaign against all forms of illegal gambling activities.
In a recent statement, PCSO General Manager Mel Robles emphasized that illegal gambling operations significantly affect the revenue generated by the PCSO, as the majority of earnings end up lining the pockets of illegal gambling operators.
"In turn, those losses deprive poor Filipino citizens of the healthcare and other benefits that the PCSO provides,” Robles said as he urged the public to patronize only PCSO-sanctioned games such as Lotto and small-town lottery.
Meanwhile, PNP Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. has announced an "intensified crackdown" against these illicit activities and the individuals behind them, backed by the formidable "one-strike and no take policy."
"We will not tolerate the existence of illegal gambling activities that prey on the most vulnerable members of our society. Together with PCSO, we will deploy all necessary resources and implement stringent measures to put an end to this menace, Acorda said.
“The one strike and no take policy represents a zero-tolerance approach, where any negligence or inaction will be met with swift consequences. With this strong stance, the PNP aims to leave no room for leniency in eradicating the illegal gambling menace,” he added.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) have forged an alliance to intensify the national campaign against all forms of illegal gambling activities.
In a recent statement, PCSO General Manager Mel Robles emphasized that illegal gambling operations significantly affect the revenue generated by the PCSO, as the majority of earnings end up lining the pockets of illegal gambling operators.
"In turn, those losses deprive poor Filipino citizens of the healthcare and other benefits that the PCSO provides,” Robles said as he urged the public to patronize only PCSO-sanctioned games such as Lotto and small-town lottery.
Meanwhile, PNP Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. has announced an "intensified crackdown" against these illicit activities and the individuals behind them, backed by the formidable "one-strike and no take policy."
"We will not tolerate the existence of illegal gambling activities that prey on the most vulnerable members of our society. Together with PCSO, we will deploy all necessary resources and implement stringent measures to put an end to this menace, Acorda said.
“The one strike and no take policy represents a zero-tolerance approach, where any negligence or inaction will be met with swift consequences. With this strong stance, the PNP aims to leave no room for leniency in eradicating the illegal gambling menace,” he added.