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PAGCOR inaugurates four-storey school building in Angeles City

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June 20, 2022

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A BRAND-NEW school building awaits thousands of students returning to face-to-face classes in Angeles City in the coming school year as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) inaugurated a four-storey, 20-classroom structure at the City College of Angeles (CCA) on June 17, 2022.

The newly-built learning facility worth P50 million will help address classroom shortage in said school that is reputed to be one of the most densely-populated educational institutions in the province of Pampanga. Before the pandemic disrupted classes and forced students to resort to online schooling, CCA had an average of 4,000 enrollees every year.

The unveiling of the state-of-the-art schoolbuilding was led by PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Andrea Domingo and Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. They were joined at the event by CCA OIC-President Dr. Francisco Villanueva Jr. and Casino Filipino Angeles General Manager Redentor Rivera.

During the inauguration ceremony, Lazatin expressed gratitude to PAGCOR for heeding their request for an additional learning facility, which he said would be instrumental in providing CCA’s students with quality education.

“It was just a vision then, a dream. ‘Yung dating pangarap natin, ito na ngayon. Mas maraming classroom at mas maraming buildings para sa ating city college. Thanks to PAGCOR for funding the school building project,” he said.

“We are looking forward to face-to-face classes starting in the City College of Angeles as we now have a facility that can accommodate more students. Alam natin na ang edukasyon ang susi sa kahirapan at dahil sa proyektong ito, mas marami tayong mga matutulungan at matuturuang mga kabataan,” Lazatin added.

Domingo, meanwhile, proudly noted that the state-run gaming firm was able to fund the school building project despite the financial challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m delighted to see that the construction of the facility has officially been completed, and am hopeful that once in-person classes starts for the City of Angeles, students will have more comfortable space for studying than they did a few years ago,” the PAGCOR chief stated, adding that the agency projects to hit over P60 billion in revenues by the end of the year with its gaming operations now in full swing.

Knowing that education is the key to a more progressive nation in the future, PAGCOR has been addressing the shortage in classrooms for more than a decade

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GRA Renews Singapore Pools Licence for Five-year Term

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October 22, 2025

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The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has renewed the licence of Singapore Pools (Private) Limited (Singapore Pools) to conduct betting operations, gaming and lotteries under Section 54 of the Gambling Control Act 2022 (GCA). The tenure for the licence will be five years with effect from 25 October 2025, following GRA’s assessment that Singapore Pools has fulfilled the requirements under Section 54 the GCA.

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Thirteen Leading Universities Partner with Gen.G for its Practicum Abroad Programme to Prepare Students in Seoul for Esports Careers

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October 22, 2025

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Global esports and gaming organisation Gen.G announced that it has partnered with thirteen distinguished universities across the US to participate in the Gen.G Practicum Abroad programme, which offers students the opportunity to take part in an intensive, three-week programme to study in the heart of the esports industry in Seoul, South Korea.

The thirteen institutions are: Conestoga College, Augustana University, Buena Vista University, Illinois College, Manchester University, Seton Hall University, Shenandoah University, Syracuse University, St. Thomas University, University of Kansas, Maharishi International University, Randolph-Macon College and University of Hawai’i.

“This is our most ambitious program since the launch of our Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, bringing together some of the best universities in the country to expand their educational programs on campus. The students will be fully immersed in Korea with hands-on experiences to give them a 360-degree view of the esports industry,” said Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G.

Gen.G professionals will lead the Gen.G Practicum Abroad programme, which includes custom esports programming, mentorship by industry professionals, special lectures, industry “lunch-and-learns,” and professional networking, all while immersing students in Korean culture and its history in esports. Students will also visit competitive organisations and gaming publisher studios.

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PAGCOR Enforces Accreditation for All iGaming Service Providers by 2026

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October 15, 2025

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has given gaming affiliates, developers and support service providers until early 2026 to comply with its newly implemented B2B Accreditation Framework, a regulatory system that formalises participation in the iGaming supply chain.

Companies that submit applications by December 31, 2025, will qualify for a three-year initial accreditation, while unaccredited foreign content providers face removal from licensed platforms after March 31, 2026.

The framework, which took effect on October 2, sets mandatory accreditation requirements for all third-party entities providing gaming content, systems or technical support to PAGCOR-licensed operators.

Accreditation covers several categories, including gaming affiliates, game content providers (GCPs) and support service providers (SSPs). Gaming affiliates may act as aggregators that distribute multiple game titles to operators, while GCPs are developers or studios supplying electronic game software or live-streamed content.

Accreditation is valid for two years from the date of PAGCOR Board approval, an increase from the previous one-year term.

Foreign data or content streaming providers that fail to secure accreditation by the March 2026 deadline will have their content deemed “non-compliant and unauthorized.” They may appoint a Philippine-registered company or a PAGCOR-accredited Gaming System Administrator as their exclusive distributor instead of setting up a local office.

PAGCOR has warned that licensed operators using unaccredited service providers may face sanctions.

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