{"id":12917,"date":"2025-07-23T13:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=12917"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:36:55","slug":"meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta removes Filipino influencers for promoting illegal gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Meta<\/strong>, parent company of Facebook, has removed at least 20 pages belonging to high-profile Filipino influencers for promoting <strong>illegal gambling platforms<\/strong>, following a joint request from the Philippine government and civic group <strong>Digital Pinoys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling2-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling2-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The crackdown affected accounts with massive reach, including <strong>Boy Tapang<\/strong> (5.5M followers), <strong>Sachzna Laparan<\/strong> (9.7M), <strong>Kuya Lex TV<\/strong> (100K), and <strong>Mark Anthony Fernandez<\/strong> (242K). The takedown sets a strong precedent for how tech platforms are now cooperating with authorities to curb the spread of unlicensed gambling promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling3-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling3-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling3-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/meta-removes-filipino-influencers-for-promoting-illegal-gambling3.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Some influencers ignored prior warnings and continued violating Philippine laws. This move sends a clear message: there will be legal and criminal consequences,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Ronald Gustilo<\/strong>, national campaigner for Digital Pinoys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The enforcement was based on the <strong>Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175)<\/strong> and the <strong>Anti-Money Laundering Act (2001)<\/strong>, which penalize both the promotion and operation of unlicensed gambling services. The <strong>Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC)<\/strong> facilitated the technical execution of the takedowns in coordination with Meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In parallel, regulator <strong>PAGCOR<\/strong> has ordered all gambling advertisements removed from public transport systems by <strong>August 15<\/strong>, citing concerns over the exposure of minors and vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/philippines-stakes-a-claim-casino-giants-push-back-against-online-gambling-ban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Philippines Stakes a Claim: Casino Giants Push Back Against Online Gambling Ban<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These coordinated actions reflect the government\u2019s intention to tighten the regulation of online gambling amid ongoing legislative debates\u2014some pushing for total bans, others advocating stricter licensing. Influencers, digital advertisers, and gambling operators can expect increased scrutiny moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The crackdown affected accounts with massive reach, including Boy Tapang (5.5M followers), Sachzna Laparan (9.7M), Kuya Lex TV (100K), and Mark Anthony Fernandez (242K). 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