Philippines’ Marcos Open to Limiting, Taxing Online Gambling

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By Andreo Calonzo

July 7, 2025 at 5:48 AM UTC

Updated on

July 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM UTC

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not oppose proposals to limit and tax online gambling amid a boom that’s boosted gaming revenue but has also raised concern among officials and lawmakers.

“We want to limit this kind of gambling and reduce those who are addicted to it,” Marcos’ press officer Claire Castro said in a media briefing Monday.