The event will be held at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City from May 31 to June 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Press release.- PAGCOR<\/strong> is supporting the SiGMA Asia Summit<\/strong> on April 27, through an official letter from its chairperson and CEO, Alejandro H. Tengco<\/strong>. The summit will be held at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City from May 31 to June 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through this endorsement from PAGCOR, the Philippine government has shown its confidence in the SiGMA Asia Summit and its relevance to trends in advancing the country\u2019s regulated gaming and FinTech industries. Additionally, PAGCOR\u2019s endorsement indicates that the summit is significant within the country\u2019s broader economic development programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAGCOR highlighted that the summit provided an opportunity for a diverse group of stakeholders across sectors<\/strong>, including government, operators, technology vendors, and investors, to meet and engage with one another. Additionally, the summit will facilitate the creation of new ways to promote sustainable development through partnerships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Philippines has seen considerable growth across many aspects of regulated gaming and financial technology, driven by a favourable regulatory environment and rising digital adoption. SiGMA Asia Summit will play an integral role in stimulating collaboration and will be a location where compliance, innovation and business development will all share the same space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tengco reiterated that events such as SiGMA Asia have strengthened the Philippines\u2019 regional competitive advantage. By attracting global leaders and innovative thinkers<\/strong>, the summit is expected to provide participants with an opportunity to share knowledge and help develop progressive strategies that address opportunities and regulatory constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAGCOR has demonstrated its commitment to initiatives that will create a measurable socioeconomic impact through project development. As the government\u2019s national gaming regulator and steward, PAGCOR oversees the gaming industry and related businesses through regulation and guidance aligned with government priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The summit will highlight the Philippines as an investment and innovation destination, with metropolitan Manila as the focal point for regional outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first half of the event will focus on connecting with others<\/strong>, and the second half will focus on actionable insights, forming strategic partnerships with other organisations, and regulatory updates<\/strong>. These three topics are all significant in driving the future of gaming\/financial technology. They align with PAGCOR\u2019s commitment to developing a sustainable gaming ecosystem grounded in innovation and a robust regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The endorsement from PAGCOR provides significant assurance to industry participants and further bolsters the summit\u2019s trust and credibility, encouraging local and international stakeholders to participate while ensuring PAGCOR regulations are respected. The organisation stated that it would work closely with SiGMA Asia and its partners to deliver valuable results for the gaming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the event approaches, SiGMA Asia Summit will play a major role in strengthening business regulation in the Philippines. The combination of experts, investments, and innovative technologies in Manila will provide long-lasting benefits to the country and ultimately help the Philippines achieve its goal of becoming one of the leaders in Asia in Digitally Regulated Industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The endorsement gives delegates great confidence that the summit aligns with the country\u2019s strategic objectives and offers a clearer path towards achieving national development goals. With support from regulators and participation from all sectors of the industry, the summit will generate significant engagement across all industry verticals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Explore the full agenda and secure your place at the SiGMA Asia Summit by visiting the official website,” the organisers stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The event will be held at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City from May 31 to June 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":218,"featured_media":777041818,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"PAGCOR has officially endorsed the SiGMA Asia Summit, highlighting the Philippine government's confidence in the event's relevance to advancing the country's regulated gaming and FinTech industries. 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