Category: General

Manila: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) revenues for the first nine months of the year have reached PHP79.43 billion, marking a 42 percent increase from the PHP55.95 billion reported year-on-year. Pagcor chair and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco attributed this growth primarily to the electronic games sector. According to Philippines News Agency, Tengco stated that the electronic games sector alone contributed PHP28.22 billion, accounting for 35.52 percent of the gaming revenue. The licensed casino sector followed, contributing 30.84 percent or PHP24.50 billion from licensee fees. The state gaming agency’s net income for the first nine months was recorded

Tacloban city: At least 2,408 police officers across Eastern Visayas have been deployed to cemeteries and terminals to ensure public safety as the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad, Police Regional Office 8 (Eastern Visayas) director, stated that the security plan activated on Oct. 30 covers high-traffic areas, including 326 cemeteries and memorial parks, as well as transport terminals, ports, and other public locations expected to see increased foot traffic. A total of 412 police assistance desks have been set up to provide immediate support and maintain peace

Tacloban city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released PHP62.52 million worth of assistance to families badly affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) in Eastern Visayas. In a report released Thursday, the DSWD 8 (Eastern Visayas) said the amount, released as of Oct. 30, covered the cost of 79,602 family food packs (FFPs) and 842 non-food items (NFIs) provided to families affected by flooding. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-8 information officer Joshua Kempis stated in a phone interview that although the weather in the region has improved, there are families still suffering from

The office of civil defense (ocd) on wednesday urged all residents of northern luzon to take precautionary measures to mitigate possible adverse effects of super typhoon leon:he Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday urged all residents of Northern Luzon to take precautionary measures to mitigate possible adverse effects of Super Typhoon Leon, which may affect up to 5 million individuals. OCD spokesperson Director Edgar Posadas, in a media briefing, said while “Leon” is moving closer to Batanes, its trough may also impact parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas,

Manila: The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Wednesday welcomed Geraldine Foregeard as the country’s new French Maritime Expert (FME) following the renewal of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between MARINA and the French Embassy in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan emphasized that the continued partnership between the two countries has been proven effective. The renewed MOA aims to provide a framework for partnership between the involved parties in providing technical assistance, training, and consultancy services through the placement of an FME. Malaluan highlighted that the collaboration symbolizes a shared commitment to ensuring safer seas