Tag: PAGCOR

  • PAGCOR Commits to Ongoing Support for Special Class BPOs in the Philippines

    MANILA – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPO) companies, emphasizing their significant role in job creation for Filipinos. PAGCOR’s chair and CEO, Alejandro Tengco, expressed gratitude towards foreign investors for recognizing the exceptional skills of Filipino workers who deliver top-notch outsourced services.…

  • PAGCOR Commits to Ongoing Support for Special Class BPOs in the Philippines

    MANILA – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPO) companies, emphasizing their significant role in job creation for Filipinos. PAGCOR’s chair and CEO, Alejandro Tengco, expressed gratitude towards foreign investors for recognizing the exceptional skills of Filipino workers who deliver top-notch outsourced services.…

  • PAGCOR Commits to Funding Major Upgrades at Philippine Military Academy

    In a significant show of support, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has vowed to fund the enhancement and construction of several key facilities at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA). This announcement was made by PAGCOR’s chair and CEO, Alejandro Tengco, during the PMA Alumni Homecoming event held in Baguio City on February 15,…

  • Senator Demands Arrest of Filipino POGO Workers Involved in Illegal Activities

    Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed strong criticism over the handling of raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), highlighting a perceived disparity in treatment between Filipino and foreign workers. During a Senate public hearing, Tulfo pointed out that while foreign nationals caught in POGO raids are detained and deported, Filipino workers receive government assistance.…

  • PAGCOR and San Miguel Corporation Begin Construction on New P2.45 Billion Corporate Hub

    In a significant development for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the organization, alongside San Miguel Corporation (SMC), commenced the construction of a new corporate center in Pasay City on February 6, 2025. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by PAGCOR’s chair and CEO, Alejandro Tengco, and SMC’s chair, Ramon Ang, marking the start of…

  • PAGCOR Unveils Two New Socio-Civic Centers in Davao de Oro

    The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has recently opened two new socio-civic centers in the towns of Maragusan and New Bataan, located in Davao de Oro province. The inauguration took place on January 23, 2025, with each center constructed using a budget of PHP50 million. These facilities are designed to provide safe havens during…

  • PAGCOR and AFP Medical Center Open New Dormitory for Patient Watchers

    In a significant move to support the families and caregivers of patients, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Medical Center have jointly opened a new dormitory at the V. Luna Medical Center in Quezon City. The inauguration took place on January 24, 2025, marking a new…

  • Mass Exodus of Foreign POGO Workers from the Philippines

    MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that approximately 24,000 foreign workers from Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have departed the country. This figure represents a significant portion of the 33,000 POGO employees registered with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), as stated by Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado. Additionally, around 8,000 workers…