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GMA Network
24-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
PAGCOR: Casinos' gross gaming revenue hits P93.36 billion in H1 2025
'Of the P93.36 billion generated by the integrated resort casinos, P16 billion was paid to PAGCOR as license fees, ensuring funding for government social services and driving the country's economic growth,' PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengo said in his remarks at the Philippine Hotel Connect 2025 on Thursday. Integrated resort-casinos in the country have generated nearly a hundred billion pesos in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in the first half of 2025, according to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). 'Of the P93.36 billion generated by the integrated resort casinos, P16 billion was paid to PAGCOR as license fees, ensuring funding for government social services and driving the country's economic growth,' PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengo said in his remarks at the Philippine Hotel Connect 2025 on Thursday. Tengco said the resort-casinos accounted for nearly half of the local gaming industry's total GGR of P215 billion from January to June 2025. The PAGCOR chief said that aside from contributing to government revenues, integrated resort casinos also helped position the Philippines as a competitive tourism destination. 'We have seen time and again how a thriving hospitality sector can drive employment, fuel trade, revive local enterprises, and bridge communities. 'And nowhere is this more evident than in the huge tourism contributions from our licensed integrated resort casinos within and outside Metro Manila,' Tengco said. The PAGCOR chief, however, emphasized the need to impose safeguards in the gaming sector through effective regulation and responsible gaming practices. Tengco cited a recent move to remove gambling advertisements from areas frequented by minors and its memorandum of understanding with the Ad Standards Council to implement stricter gaming advertising guidelines. 'As the gaming industry expands, so must our safeguards,' he said. 'Hence, we have taken a firm stance against the proliferation of illegal and unregulated gaming operations that offer no safety nets or protection to players and, more importantly, no remittance or any form of revenue to the government,' he added. The PAGCOR chief called for continued collaboration between the government and the private sector to maintain the momentum of tourism recovery and long-term economic gains. –NB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
13-07-2025
- General
- GMA Network
No winners of major lotto draws on Sunday; Ultra Lotto prize now P215 million
There were no winners of either of the major lotto prizes the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) drew for on Sunday, July 13, 2025. No bettor chose the winning combination of 12-57-41-18-33-17 for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot, which has risen to P215,283,830.40. There was also no pickers of the winning combination of 04-46-25-11-03-07 for the Superlotto 6/49 prize of P23,469,035.60. Click here for the complete lotto results for Sunday, July 6, 2025. — BM, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Gloria Romero's family labels social media claims about her alleged will as fake news
The family of veteran actress Gloria Romero has officially dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding a purported last will and testament of the late actress, labeling it as fake news. According to One PH, Romero's family feels saddened by this disinformation. They requested that the public allow them the necessary space to grieve the loss of their loved one, stating that they will address the issue at the appropriate time. The false post alleged that the Queen of Philippine Cinema possessed P717 million in the bank, claiming that she allocated P215 million for building a provincial high school in Bataan and P47.8 million each to three of her favorite non-profit organizations. It also stated that her only child, Maritess, would inherit P179.4 million and her mansion in Sta. Ana, Manila. Get the latest news instantly on your phone — join The Filipino Times WhatsApp channel now! Romero, born Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, was cremated today, January 29, and laid to rest at Mt. Carmel Shrine in Quezon City. She is interred alongside the cremated remains of her husband, Juancho Gutierrez. A Senate resolution was also filed today to pay tribute to her significant contributions to the movie industry, the Philippine News Agency reported. Meanwhile, the Facebook page that originally posted the claim has admitted its error and amended its post.
