Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 12) — Poker atlas san diego tournaments. President Rodrigo Duterte did not authorize the establishment of any casino in Boracay even as the gaming regulator had issued a provisional license to a company, Malacañang said.
'I did clarify this with the President and the President said 'As far as Boracay is concerned I have not issued any proclamation that will authorize any casino in Boracay itself',' Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a media briefing Wednesday.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Says No Boracay Casino ‘Voice of God' Posted on: November 10, 2018, 08:00h. Last updated on: November 9, 2018, 09:09h. Shortly after the start of the island's closure, Duterte denied that there are plans to build a casino in Boracay, promising that ' there will never be one.' The LRWC earlier bought 23 hectares of.
This was a reiteration of President Duterte's earlier statement before leaving for China that there is no plan to put up a casino in the world-class tourist destination. Slots garden no deposit bonus codes. The government is closing the island down for six months beginning April 26.
'Walang plano sa casino-casino. Tama na 'yan kasi sobra na. Casino dito, casino doon,' the President said in a media briefing on Monday.
[Translation: There is no plan for a casino. There are already too many casinos. It must stop.]
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Roque said Duterte would have to issue a proclamation on how Boracay's land and resources would be utilized.
'The President's thinking is because of the Supreme Court decision that Boracay is state-owned, he as President would have to make a proclamation whenever there is a particular use intended for any portion of Boracay,' the Presidential spokesperson said.
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) had released a statement saying the provisional license granted to Boracay Philippines Resort and Leisure Corp. (BPLRC) was issued after the company met all initial documentary requirements such as a Certificate of No Objection and a minimum investment commitment of no less than $300 million.
Macau-based company Galaxy Entertainment Group will handle BPLRC's casino development and operation.
PAGCOR said the license 'is only the start' of the process before the casino can be issued a Notice to Commence Casino Operations and eventually, a regular casino gaming license.
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'Walang plano sa casino-casino. Tama na 'yan kasi sobra na. Casino dito, casino doon,' the President said in a media briefing on Monday.
[Translation: There is no plan for a casino. There are already too many casinos. It must stop.]
READ: Duterte: No plan to put up Boracay casino
Roque said Duterte would have to issue a proclamation on how Boracay's land and resources would be utilized.
'The President's thinking is because of the Supreme Court decision that Boracay is state-owned, he as President would have to make a proclamation whenever there is a particular use intended for any portion of Boracay,' the Presidential spokesperson said.
Boracay Casino Duterte Latest
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) had released a statement saying the provisional license granted to Boracay Philippines Resort and Leisure Corp. (BPLRC) was issued after the company met all initial documentary requirements such as a Certificate of No Objection and a minimum investment commitment of no less than $300 million.
Macau-based company Galaxy Entertainment Group will handle BPLRC's casino development and operation.
PAGCOR said the license 'is only the start' of the process before the casino can be issued a Notice to Commence Casino Operations and eventually, a regular casino gaming license.
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'PAGCOR being a government entity under the Office of the President, abides by the laws and order of the land. As regulator, it ensures that its licensees comply with pertinent laws, rules, regulations and ordinances promulgated by authorities relative to the establishment and operations of casinos,' its statement read.
