As the 2025 midterm elections start to heat up, geopolitical and national security experts said the West Philippine Sea issue and the existence of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) will be among the key election issues in 2025. During a post-State of the Nation Address forum on Wednesday, organized by Democracy Watch Philippines, in partnership with Stratbase ADR Institute, experts said that while inflation remains to be the most urgent national concern, China’s information warfare in the Philippines and the proliferation of POGOs to be important election issues in 2025.

Recuenco, A. (2024, August 3). Experts say West Philippine Sea, POGO key 2025 midterm poll issues. Manila Bulletin, p. 2.