{"id":777027633,"date":"2025-06-11T02:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T05:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777027633"},"modified":"2026-04-21T22:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T01:02:05","slug":"pagcor-ceo-participates-in-the-launch-of-phase-ii-of-the-construction-of-philippine-military-academy-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/pagcor-ceo-participates-in-the-launch-of-phase-ii-of-the-construction-of-philippine-military-academy-facilities","title":{"rendered":"PAGCOR CEO attends Philippine Military Academy phase II construction launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This six-storey facility was funded with PHP600m from Newport World Resorts Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The Philippines.- Alejandro H. Tengco, chairman and chief executive officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) attended the launch of the second phase of construction for the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association (PMAAAI) building at Fort Andres Bonifacio in Taguig City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This six-storey facility, funded with PHP600m (US$10.74m) from Newport World Resorts Foundation, will be the future Center for Leadership Excellence. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/pagcor-chief-leads-launch-of-2nd-phase-of-pmaaai-facility-construction-2-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Chairman Tengco (2nd from right) is flanked by (from left) PMAAAI Chairman and CEO Ramon Punzalan, Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, and retired Maj. Gen. Alex Luna, Chief Security Officer of the Newport World Resorts Foundation, Inc., and Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc.\" class=\"wp-image-777027634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/pagcor-chief-leads-launch-of-2nd-phase-of-pmaaai-facility-construction-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/pagcor-chief-leads-launch-of-2nd-phase-of-pmaaai-facility-construction-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chairman Tengco (2nd from right). From left: PMAAAI Chairman and CEO Ramon Punzalan, Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, and retired Maj. Gen. Alex Luna, Chief Security Officer of the Newport World Resorts Foundation, Inc., and Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. Photo: PAGCOR.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tengco said: &#8220;This project is truly remarkable because it is being constructed at no cost to the Philippine government. It stands as proof that the gaming industry \u2013 when properly regulated and responsibly managed \u2013 can be a strong partner in nation-building.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added: &#8220;We are optimistic that through this future Center for Leadership Excellence, we will not only help strengthen the PMAAAI as an institution but also help empower the Armed Forces and support our men and women in uniform.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This six-storey facility was funded with PHP600m from Newport World Resorts Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":777027635,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. 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