MANILA (Philippine Daily inquirer/Asia News Network): Online payment platforms have come under scrutiny by legislators and regulators amid concerns these can be used for vote-buying, online sabong and other gambling activities, money laundering, and even terrorism.
Sen. Francis Tolentino sounded the alarm bells during a hearing of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs on the disappearance of some 31 men involved in online or "e-sabong," which use these digital wallets to execute bets.
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