Isko cancels licenses, permits of PCSO gaming outlets in Manila

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday ordered the cancellation of the business licenses and mayor’s permits of all Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) gaming outlets in the city.

Manila Mayor @IskoMoreno, iniutos sa Business License Office ang pagbawi sa lahat ng business licenses at permits ng PCSO Lotto, STL at iba na nag-ooperate sa lungsod ng Maynila. Ito ay alinsunod sa kautusan ni Pang. Duterte. @dzbb pic.twitter.com/RZQMq1e8We

— Isa Avendaño-Umali (@Isa_Umali) July 29, 2019

Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order, Moreno directed the officer-in-charge of Manila’s Business License Office to withdraw all the licenses and permits issued by the city to all PCSO gaming outlets.

“In line with the President's announcement, you are hereby directed to withdraw all Business License and Mayor's Permit issued by the city to all PCSO licensee, agent, or franchisee of all its gaming schemes,” Moreno said in a memorandum.

Manila Mayor @IskoMoreno cancels all business licenses and mayor’s permits of PCSO gaming outlets, following Pres Duterte’s order. @gmanews pic.twitter.com/YPVQheUYDr

— Tina PanganibanPerez (@tinapperez) July 29, 2019

Duterte earlier ordered to stop the gaming operations with franchises, licenses or permits granted by the PCSO over alleged corruption. —Joviland Rita/KG, GMA News