The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) kicked off 2025 with impressive financial results, posting P28.07 billion in total revenues for the first quarter—an 11.2% increase from P25.24 billion during the same period last year. Gaming operations remained the primary revenue driver, contributing P25.52 billion. Within this segment, Electronic Games and E-Bingo led the pack…
PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco delivers his keynote address during this year’s ASEAN Gaming Summit which will run until March 19 at the Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City. The Philippine gaming industry remains strong despite the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), according to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman…
Filipino educators are known for their resourcefulness and creativity, integrating various teaching methods to enrich student learning. Inspired by this spirit, Dr. Mariyel Hiyas Liwanag, a Communication Arts Assistant Professor and Learning Resource Center Director at UPLB, created “Isabuhay”, a free educational board game designed to promote language preservation in the Philippines. The project, developed…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Wednesday that illegal gambling operations are luring Filipinos to work in gambling hubs abroad following the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators’ (POGOs) activities in the country. Intelligence reports show that POGOs are paying call center agents to act as “brand ambassadors” in order to recruit people to…
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has secured level 2 certification for responsible gaming from the World Lottery Association. With the new certification, the PCSO has joined an elite group of lottery operations in the whole world distinguished for their commitment to responsible gaming practices. The certification was issued after an assessment of an independent…
Mench Dizon, Country Head, YGG Pilipinas, delivers her opening remarks. Gaming in the Web3 era saw significant evolution since its inception from mainly driven by play-to-earn (P2E) models to a dramatic shift towards more balanced “play-and-earn” approaches that prioritize engaging gameplay with earning opportunities. The shift addresses the sustainability challenges of pure P2E models, especially…