Tag: Gambling
Pope Leo: Gambling ruins families
Pope Leo XIV said he wanted to “draw attention in particular to the scourge of gambling,” which has “ruined many families.”
Cardinal David: Indifference fuels poverty and shields corrupt in Philippine society
Cardinal David warns indifference deepens inequality, condemns lavish wealth, legal bias, and corruption that leave poor defenseless
Philippines to deport 40,000 Chinese workers in online gaming crackdown
China, which has previously called on the Philippines to ban all forms of online gambling, welcomed the latest crackdown
Debt-trapped Lao ‘chat girls’ forced to sell sex in China-run economic...
Many women in the debt trap have attempted to reach out to Lao authorities for help
Philippine bishops oppose casino operations on world-renowned island of Boracay
The bishops warned of “consequences” of gambling and its impact on the people of the island
Catholic bishop in central Philippines rallies faithful to oppose casino operations
Bishop Tala-oc of Kalibo said the operation of casinos "will slowly weaken and eventually destroy the moral fiber of the people”
Catholic bishop condemns lifting of ban on casinos on Philippines’ top...
The presidential palace announced over the weekend the lifting of a moratorium on casino operations in the country’s top holiday island
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