PAGCOR CEO recognised for leadership in promoting responsible advertising
The Ad Standards Council (ASC) has awarded Alejandro Tengco a a Plaque of Appreciation.
The Philippines.- The Ad Standards Council (ASC) has recognised Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, for his “leadership in promoting responsible advertising in the gaming industry.” It awarded Tengco a a Plaque of Appreciation at its Patas na Patalastas Summit in Makati City, which brought together regulators, advertisers and industry stakeholders.
Tengco commended the ASC for its role. “Industries like ours carry an even greater responsibility to protect public trust,” he said. “Our partnership with ASC ensures that gambling-related advertisements are not only creative and compelling but also ethical, truthful, and mindful of their impact on society.”
In July, the ASC and PAGCOR signed a Memorandum of Understanding requiring all gambling-related ads – whether on TV, radio, online, or outdoors – to undergo ASC review and approval before public release. For its part, PAGCOR ordered the removal of all outdoor gambling billboards.
