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PAGCOR outlines gaming revenues' support for Philippine health and wellness

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PAGCOR outlined how gaming-related revenues and partnerships support healthcare, education and social development in the Philippines at the Health & Wellness Conference and Expo 2026. Speaking on behalf of PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, health services officer-in-charge Janice Saraza also said the regulator had partnered with the Seagulls Flock Organization to establish a 24/7 problem-gambling helpline offering confidential counselling and professional referrals.

The helpline partnership provides operators and regulators with a stated channel for supporting people experiencing problem gambling.

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