THE government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal online gambling has gained momentum with social media giant Meta (Facebook) removing several pages belonging to prominent influencers promoting such activities.
This action follows a report by Digital Pinoys, which revealed the removal of Facebook pages associated with high-profile influencers, including Sachzna Laparan (9.7 million followers), Boy Tapang (5.5 million followers), Mark Anthony Fernandez (242K followers), and Kuya Lex TV (100K followers).
The government has consistently urged social media platforms to take a stronger stance against the promotion of illegal online gambling, emphasizing the detrimental social and economic effects of these activities.
The removal of these influencer pages signals a significant step forward in the government’s efforts to curb illegal online gambling.
The government is actively pursuing a multi-pronged approach, which includes collaborating with social media companies to remove promotional content, investigating and prosecuting those involved in illegal operations, and raising public awareness about the dangers of online gambling.
This coordinated effort aims to protect vulnerable individuals and maintain the integrity of the financial system. The government continues to call on social media platforms to actively monitor and remove content promoting illegal online gambling, stressing the importance of responsible content moderation.
