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PAGCOR expects decoupling recommendation to reach president in August

Regulation

PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations was expected to submit a recommendation on separating PAGCOR’s regulatory and casino-operating functions in August. Tengco said the Office of the President would study the proposal, with an executive order expected by the end of the year; PAGCOR also expects gaming activity to improve in the second half of 2026.

The proposal could separate Philippine gaming regulation from PAGCOR’s casino operations and enable privatisation of its casino assets.

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PAGCOR targets December 2026 launch of app against illegal online gambling

PAGCOR aims to launch a mobile application in December 2026 that will help players identify authorised online gaming platforms, the regulator said. Its board approved the development on 8 October, including a proposed partnership with Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center, Inc. to build, host and maintain the platform at no cost to PAGCOR. A six-month evaluation of a minimum viable product will precede wider rollout.

PAGCOR plans to launch a mobile application in December 2026 that will help players identify authorised online gaming platforms and avoid illegal gambling sites. The regulator's board approved the development and implementation of the application on 8 October, including a proposed partnership with Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center, Inc. (DCI).

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