Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Facebook) For Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (Pagcor) attempt to "deodorize" controversial Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) went nowhere. Thus,...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said that about 255 former offshore gaming operations, previously known as “POGOs,” may have been operating illegally in the country. Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said these 255 POGOs had their overseas gaming...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Unlike his colleagues in the House of Representatives who are calling for an outright ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), House Committee on Ways and Means...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Contributed photo) Riding the wave of anti-Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sentiments in the House of Representatives, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro filed on Tuesday morning,...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) said the real risk to national security emanates from foreign hacking and scam syndicates, not from legitimate and licensed offshore gaming operations (POGOs). In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer...
Senator Win Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has castigated the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) over its issuance of provisional licenses to “high-risk” Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). In a statement, the...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) issued a reminder to the public that hosting unregistered online raffles on social media platforms is against the law. In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said these activities constitute illegal online...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has reported a surge in its net income for the first quarter of year. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said the state-run firm's total earnings reached P25.24 billion from January to March, up 42 percent...
In celebration of Filipino culture and resilience, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will again hold its annual photography contest this year to provide photographers from all walks of life with the opportunity to showcase their talents. The resumption of the competition in...
State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) advanced its mandated cash dividend remittance to bolster the government's efforts in driving economic growth and development in the country. Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said that the gaming regulator...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects an increase in revenue from government-run casinos this year despite ongoing privatization initiatives. In a statement on Thursday, March 21, the gaming regulator and operator stated that Pagcor-operated casinos are expected to yield P81.27...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects full separation from its casino operations within the next five years, and aims to open at least one integrated resort (IR) each year to drive growth. In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, said...
