Tag: Rodrigo Duterte

President Rodrigo Duterte appears to have changed his stance on gambling, suggesting it could help raise necessary funds for the government amid the coronavirus pandemic.

While president Rodrigo Duterte is known for his opposition to the gambling industry, his comments at a recent campaign rally suggest that he may intent to moderate his position.

Philippine operator Bloomberry Resorts will no longer be subject to a 30 per cent corporate tax rate – after a favourable ruling from the highest court in the land.   Bloomberry Resorts, the Philippine owner and operator of the Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila, has announced that the country’s Supreme Court has ruled in its favour regarding a corporate tax imposed...

The Philippine’s president has announced that he is willing to allow a resumption of online gambling within certain conditions.   Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, appears to have softened his stance against the gambling industry and has stated that he is prepared to allow online gambling after all. Immediately after taking office Duterte added online gambling to his hit list of vices and...