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As part of the intensified inter-agency effort to address all illegal activities being linked to offshore gaming operations in the country, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it has introduced a new regulatory framework for offshore gaming licensees. During the Senate Committee Hearing on August 2, 2023, PAGCOR’s Assistant Vice President for Offshore Gaming Licensing Atty. Jessa …

More than 30,000‬ food and non-food packs worth over P17 million have been delivered by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to the provinces of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra and Baguio City, which were among the areas battered by Super Typhoon Egay in Northern Luzon. On August 01, 2023, the agency handed out a total of 1,969 food …

As part of its 26th anniversary celebration this August, Manila Water, through its social development arm Manila Water Foundation, launched Project Drink 72 where the Company will provide refrigerated drinking fountains (RDFs) to seventy-two (72) public schools in Quezon City. Manila Water handed over RDFs to the first batch of 20 public schools in an event held at the Balara Elementary …

For many, Palawan is a haven for travelers, boasting a mix of lush greenery and crystal-clear waters. But for its residents, the enchanting island province is a home and an inseparable part of their identity. In Brgy. Irawan, Puerto Princesa, midwife Narcisa Jagmis, a proud member of the Tagbanua tribe, leads the community’s birthing facility. Built in 2016, the Brgy. …

Vice President Sara Duterte and PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco pose for posterity after the MOA signing between the OVP and the state-run gaming and regulatory firm. The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will now be able to expand the reach of its social services after the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) formally committed P120 million in …

By Mike G. Jamisola Barring major hitches and glitches, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) will soon have its own regional office in the province of Cebu. This developed after Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia expressed willingness to help NCSC find a place for the construction of its regional office preferably in Cebu City.   Seizing the huge opportunity, NCSC Chairman …

The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program will not only ensure the safety of commuters but will also pay dividends for transport workers as it will guarantee their continued source of livelihood, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said Thursday. During a dialogue with the transport groups, Secretary Bautista explained that the PUV Modernization will solve road transportation problems in the country …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) celebrated the turnover ceremony of the Bike Lane Master Plan (BLMP) in Quezon City today, 27 July 2023.  The plan, developed in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Local Government Units (LGUs), aims to foster efficient and interconnected bike lanes in the key metropolitan areas, such as the Metro …

The privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is expected to address concerns of passenger congestion in the country’s main gateway. According to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing for the NAIA’s privatization this year to upgrade its facilities to accommodate additional passengers. “One major project that the DOTr will implement this year is …

Ahi Investment Ltd. (AIL) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently turned over PGK2.5 million (USD695,000) in dividends to Ahi Prudential Development to fund development projects and programs across the Ahicommunities of Yalu, Kamkumung, Hengali, Butibam, Yanga and Wagang.   AIL’s subsidiary, Ahi Terminal Services Ltd., partially owns South Pacific International Container Terminal Ltd. (SPICT), part of the concession agreement between International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and …