The Philippines President Rodrigo R. Duterte has launched an aggressive campaign to crack down on drug trafficking and clean up the gambling industry in the county. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) decided to go after PhilWeb Corp which was the largest provider of e-bingo and e-games to the local population.

PhilWeb Corp, which is owned by Philippine billionaire Roberto Ongpin, was unable to renew its gaming license after Andrea Domingo, the chair of PAGCOR declined the license renewal at the behest of the Duterte. The President stated that both Ongpin and Phil…