BIZ BUZZ: Pagcor scores wins vs gambling addiction

Inquirer.net - Oct 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Alejandro Tengco, chair and chief executive officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), has an extra spring in his step these days despite the prospect of lower revenues this year. That’s because Pagcor’s campaign to help patrons who feel they are developing a gambling problem is gaining ground. Tengco said

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