Philippine government seeks evidence for allegations against PAGCOR chief
The Philippine government said it would assess allegations of a conflict of interest involving PAGCOR chairman and chief executive Alejandro H. Tengco based on evidence about procurement procedures and any direct links to contract awards. Palace press officer Claire Castro said no formal anomalies had been documented; Tengco denies involvement and says he divested his interests in Nationstar Development Corp. in 2022.
The assessment could affect scrutiny of public procurement and conflict-of-interest rules involving the PAGCOR chief.