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Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling outfits employing thousands
Channel News Asia ^ | 23 Jul 2024

Posted on 07/22/2024 5:27:23 PM PDT by nickcarraway

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday (Jul 22) ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the Philippines accusing them of venturing into crimes including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnappings and murders.

Marcos also said in his state-of-the-nation address that the Philippines would press efforts to strengthen its defensive capability by forging security alliances with friendly countries to counter threats to its territorial interests in the South China Sea, adding that his country would only settle disputes through diplomacy.

He made the remarks on the territorial conflicts before legislators, top officials and diplomats at the House of Representatives after the worst confrontation between Chinese and Filipino forces in the disputed waters last month.

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1 posted on 07/22/2024 5:27:23 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

A response to China stealing fish from Philippines territory.


2 posted on 07/22/2024 5:42:00 PM PDT by Jonty30 (Trump beat Hilary in 2016. He ended her kill streak in 2024.)
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To: nickcarraway

China has become a real bully.


3 posted on 07/22/2024 5:43:12 PM PDT by exPBRrat
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