PAGCOR News 2026
PAGCOR Casino Privatization: Staffing Mandates Could Lower Valuation
Legal experts warn that mandatory staff retention for 40 Casino Filipino branches could deter buyers and reduce bid values in the upcoming privatization sale.
Cebu City Legal Office Supports Gambling Ad Ban With Revisions
Authorities in Cebu City back a proposed citywide gambling ad ban but demand revisions for digital platforms to protect constitutional free speech rights.
Pagcor to Exit Casino Operations, Focus Solely on Regulation
The Philippine gambling regulator Pagcor plans to divest its casino operations by year-end 2026, shifting focus to pure regulation. A recommendation for the privatization of Casino Filipino is expected to reach the President in August.
PAGCOR Shines in 2025 Dividend Remittances – Billions for Philippine Treasury
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ranks among the top five Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) for 2025, contributing 12.7 billion Philippine Pesos to the national budget in 2024.
President Marcos Jr. praises PAGCOR for economic contributions & high dividends
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has lauded the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for its contributions in fiscal year 2025. It transferred PHP 12.67 billion (approx. USD 230 million) representing 75% of its 2024 net income, to the national treasury.