The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has formally opened its Photography Contest for 2026 by inviting amateur and professional Filipino photographers to capture images of children at play in local communities nationwide.
This year’s contest theme, “Kids at Play (Kids@Play)”, aims to highlight everyday moments that reflect the joy of childhood and the values formed through community play by capturing them through photographs.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the contest aims to immortalize scenes that show how playing games helps shape a child’s character and aspirations.
“Simple as they may seem, these games help instill discipline, persistence, sportsmanship, and resilience – values that are developed in children during their formative years and which may later serve as a foundation for their dreams, whether in sports or in life,”...
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is bringing back its popular nationwide linked bingo event on March 29, offering a total of ₱2.9 million in tax-free prizes to bingo enthusiasts.
The ₱1K for ₱2M Nationwide Linked Bingo Games will be hosted by Casino Filipino Angeles and will be played simultaneously at participating Casino Filipino sites in Bacolod, Cebu, Fuente, Grand Regal, Ilocos Norte, Iloilo, Mactan, Olongapo and Tagaytay – linking players from Luzon to Mindanao in one exciting event.
For just ₱1,000 per ticket, participants will receive four bingo cards...
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (middle) and Newport World Resorts Chairman Kevin Tan (2nd from left) lead the ribbon-cutting for the PAGCOR Photography Contest Exhibit at The Grove, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City. With them are (from left) NWR President and Chief Operating Officer Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, PAGCOR Director Francis Concordia, and NWR Chief Legal & Admin Officer Walter Mactal.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday, March 3, formally opened the second leg of its Photography Contest Exhibit at The Grove, Newport Mall in Pasay City, in partnership with Newport World Resorts (NWR).
The exhibit showcases the 48 grand finalists of the 2025 PAGCOR Photography Contests whose entries revolve around the theme, “Infrastructure for Economic Development.”
The photos – taken using mobile phones, drones, and traditional cameras – capture the role of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, airports, energy sites and other facilities as lifelines that enable growth in communities across the country...
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Capturing Nature's Beauty
- Renowned landscape photographer Edwin Martinez shared expert insights on nature photography during the Broadcasting, Communication, Journalism and Multimedia Arts ...

PAGCOR concludes 2025 National Women’s Month with empowering celebration
- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) culminated its 2025 National Women’s Month celebration...

Build, Build, Capture!
- Renowned architectural and commercial photographer Jay Jallorina shared his expertise on cityscape and infrastructure photography during the Expert Photographers’ Talk ...

Areas in Bicol affected by typhoon Kristine receive aid - Despite the challenges of transporting goods due to damaged and inundated roads, relief aid from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) finally ...

PAGCOR grants cash incentives to six Filipino Paralympians - PAGCOR granted a total of Php6 million in cash incentives on October 30, 2024 to six Filipino Paralympians who represented the country in the recent 2024 Paris ...

PAGCOR joins 2024 Independence Day celebration - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined the nation in commemorating the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence at Rizal Park in Manila Wednesday ...

PAGCOR provides medicines for BPSF launch in Benguet - LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) donated assorted medicines during the launch of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo ...

ITD officer rules Runrio 16K age-group category
- AN officer from the PAGCOR Information Technology Department topped her age-group category to join other first-place finishers in a Trilogy Run Asia event...

PAGCOR’S gender equality practice highlighted at IWD International Luncheon Event - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) took part in Aristocrat Gaming’s celebration of International Women’s ...

PAGCOR champions gender equality and inclusiveness
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation showed its support in championing gender equality and inclusiveness by joining this...

MALOLOS, Bulacan – The agriculture sector in the province of Bulacan got a big boost early this week after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) released a Php10 million grant for the ...

PAGCOR donated a Toyota Hi-Ace Commuter Van to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to help transport Persons Deprived of Liberty or PDLs at the Kanlungan sa Piitan (KSP), a jail-based reformatory drug ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today warned the public against illegal offshore gaming websites claiming to be licensed or accredited by the agency. The fake offshore gaming websites are using the PAGCOR logo and displaying fabricated license certificates, PAGCOR said.
Read moreState gaming regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today warned against the proliferation of websites using the PAGCOR logo without permission to mislead the public that their activities are connected with licensed offshore gaming in the Philippines. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said he is strongly advising...
Read moreThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), in coordination with concerned government agencies, has been continuously investigating reports of unscrupulous groups offering offshore gaming related employment opportunities to both local and foreign nationals using social media groups, dating apps, and messaging applications.
Read moreThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been continuously receiving reports about the proliferation of illegal online betting operations and other related activities. PAGCOR advises the public once again that participating in unauthorized gaming activities is punishable by law.
Read moreIn light of recent events within the casino gaming industry, the public is hereby advised to exercise caution about the dangers of casino financing, especially the junket operations within the Philippines. Casino Financing is a colloquial term used to describe overly risky investment or trades...
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Tue | 2.25.2025
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today warned the public about an alarming scam operation in which fraudsters are impersonating its top executives to deceive individuals and businesses.
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Sat | 2.22.2025
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today welcomed the
country’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and vowed to continuously strengthen regulations and strict monitoring of the local gaming industry.
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Wed | 2.19.2025
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today reiterated its support for the country’s Special Class Business Process Outsourcing (SCBPOs) companies and cited the sector’s contributions to providing thousands of quality jobs for Filipinos.
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Sun | 2.02.2025
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today warned the public against letters and text messages being circulated by unscrupulous parties saying that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations or POGOs will again reopen.
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