Cagayan casinos open doors to local gamblers
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
No. There is nothing comforting, much less funny about the above additional feature of this Gambling Republic. The news in big and bold letters was in fact just recently carried by a respectable national daily. Yes. This means the following: that the casinos in the country remain much alive and well; that the Philippine casinos are in reality for the patronage not only of foreigners but also in effect intended for the Filipino gamblers; that the same casinos are ably promoting the vice of gambling all over the land.
There is even the allegation made by gambling officials concerned that the casinos are closed to government officials. Those who know better are thus much amused by such promotional gambit of false self-righteousness. It is therefore understandable that they have a big laugh every time they are told of the alleged amusing Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) norm or principle. This is why they shout back to said officials, “Tell it to the Martians!” It is true that some people can be fooled some time — but not all the people, all the time..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110920com7.html
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