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PAGCOR Requirements for Destruction and Decommissioning of Gaming Equipment
How PAGCOR-enrolled suppliers and licensees secure approval for the destruction or decommissioning of gaming equipment, including forms, deadlines, and documents.
Casino Regulatory Manual for Licensed Land-Based Casinos: PAGCOR Compliance Guide
The Casino Regulatory Manual for licensed land-based casinos consolidates PAGCOR's rules on layout, surveillance, gaming, and compliance into one framework.
Franchise vs License in the Philippines: Key Differences Explained
Franchise vs license in the Philippines: learn how each contract differs, what Philippine law says, and which structure fits your business expansion.
Doing Business License Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Corporations
Learn how a foreign corporation secures a doing business license in the Philippines, from SEC registration to the Foreign Investment Negative List.
DMW License Renewal Requirements: A Step-by-Step Guide for Recruitment Agencies
A practical guide to DMW license renewal requirements for recruitment and manning agencies, covering who may apply, the requirements, and the process.
AML Compliance for Internet Gaming Licensees in the Philippines: A PAGCOR Guide
Learn the AML/CTPF compliance requirements PAGCOR imposes on Philippine internet gaming licensees, from AMLC registration to the MTPP and compliance officer.
Domestic Shipping License Philippines: How to Get a MARINA Certificate of Public Convenience
Need a domestic shipping license in the Philippines? Learn how MARINA issues the Certificate of Public Convenience under RA 9295 and what operators must submit.
Digital Bank License Philippines: Requirements, Capital and How to Apply
How to get a digital bank license in the Philippines: BSP Circular 1105 requirements, the P1.0 billion capital rule, and the current application window.
Remittance Company License Philippines: How to Register an RTC with the BSP
How to get a remittance company license in the Philippines: BSP registration, capital requirements, fees, and documentary steps for RTCs under the M-Regulations.
Foreign Workers in Philippine Gaming: The Employment Permit and GEL Rules
Foreign workers in Philippine gaming need a DOLE employment permit, a BID working visa, and a PAGCOR Gaming Employment License before they may be deployed.
Pre-Need Company Registration in the Philippines: License, Capital, and Trust Fund Rules
Pre-need company registration in the Philippines requires an Insurance Commission license, P100 million paid-up capital, and a trust fund per plan category.
DMW License for Recruitment Agencies in the Philippines: Requirements
Learn how to secure a DMW license for recruitment agencies in the Philippines, including the requirements under RA 11641 and the licensing process.
Direct Hiring of OFWs in the Philippines: Rules and Prohibitions
Learn the rules on direct hiring of OFWs in the Philippines, including prohibited acts, illegal recruitment penalties, and how to verify licensed agencies.
PAGCOR Sports Betting License in the Philippines: Accreditation Framework for Operators
How PAGCOR accredits sports betting service providers in the Philippines — SEC registration, capital, fees, cash bonds, and the path to a gaming license.
PAGCOR Guidelines on Multi-Currency Electronic Gaming Machines Explained
Learn how PAGCOR's multi-currency electronic gaming machines guidelines work, including BSP rates, acceptable currencies, and daily FX updates for licensees.
PAGCOR Gaming Employment License (GEL): Requirements for Employers and Employees
How PAGCOR's Gaming Employment License works: who must apply, employer duties, documentary requirements, fees, and validity under the GEL Manual.
PAGCOR Offenses and Penalties for Remote Gaming Operations Explained
A plain-language guide to PAGCOR offenses and penalties for remote gaming operations, covering fines, show-cause notices, and license risks.
Licensees' Foundations Under the PAGCOR Implementing Rules and Guidelines
Learn how the PAGCOR implementing rules and guidelines require licensees' foundations to be created, funded, operated, and dissolved in the Philippines.
PAGCOR Training Regulation for Licensed Casinos in the Philippines: A Guide
PAGCOR's training regulation for licensed casinos in the Philippines governs training facilities, curricula, and trainers, plus registration fees and renewals.
Internet Gaming License PAGCOR Requirements in the Philippines: New Application Guide
A complete guide to Internet Gaming License PAGCOR requirements in the Philippines, covering documentary, locational, and pre-operational steps for new applicants.
PAGCOR Casino License Requirements for Clark: A Regulatory Compliance Guide
PAGCOR casino license requirements for Clark cover casino layout, gaming tables, EGMs, surveillance, and compliance. Here is what licensees must prepare.
Remote Play Slot Machines in the Philippines: PAGCOR License Rules and Requirements
How to get a PAGCOR Remote Play Slot Machine license in the Philippines: requirements, application fees, performance bond, and operating rules.
POGO Cancelled Licensees in the Philippines: Wind-Down and What Comes Next
PAGCOR has cancelled POGO licensees under both the old and new frameworks. Learn what a cancelled licensee list means and what comes next in the wind-down.
Online Poker License PAGCOR Philippines: How to Get Licensed in 2026
How to get an online poker license from PAGCOR in the Philippines: eligibility, documentary requirements, fees, and the Remote Play Poker framework.