The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has underscored the numerous contribution of the licensed on-line gaming sector to authorities revenues, whereas renewing warnings in regards to the dangers posed by unregulated operators.
PHP69 Billion Collected in Seven Months
In a report submitted to the House Committee on Games and Amusements, PAGCOR confirmed that the regulated on-line sector generated PHP69 billion (US$1.22 billion) in licence charges between January and July 2025. Of this, PHP41 billion got here from digital video games, with PHP28 billion from different on-line codecs.
Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco acknowledged: “Because of its huge potential, online gaming has become an important source of funds for our nation-building commitments, including PAGCOR’s support for education, health care, and community development.”
He added that on-line gaming has grow to be “one of the government’s biggest revenue drivers this year.”
Nation-Building Programmes and CSR Projects
According to PAGCOR, PHP27.47 billion of the whole income within the first seven months of 2025 was directed to nation-building programmes. This included PHP14.72 billion allotted to the Universal Health Care Law. Other initiatives funded embody the development of public faculty buildings, socio-civic centres, wellness centres, and e-learning hubs.
Tengco emphasised the direct social advantages of regulated gaming: “Every peso we collect from the gaming sector translates to meaningful projects such as classrooms for our children, health programs for our people, and safe spaces for communities in times of calamity. This is how we ensure that gaming directly benefits Filipinos.”
PAGCOR famous that past infrastructure and healthcare, it stays one of many nation’s largest contributors to company social accountability (CSR) programmes, supporting catastrophe response and neighborhood improvement initiatives.
Warning Over Illegal Operators
Despite the robust income efficiency, Tengco issued a warning over the rising presence of unlawful on-line operators focusing on Filipino gamers. He warned: “These illegal sites not only deprive the government of much-needed revenues but also expose Filipino players to numerous risks.”
The regulator pledged stronger enforcement and regulatory oversight to curb unlicensed exercise. “PAGCOR is committed to strengthening regulation and enforcement to ensure that only legitimate and properly monitored operators are allowed to operate,” Tengco stated.
According to the regulator, sustaining a authorized and managed market ensures each continued revenues for the federal government and safer choices for gamers in search of on-line gaming leisure.
Source:
PAGCOR says online gaming boosts gov’t revenue, warns vs. illegal sites, pna.gov.ph, September 3, 2025
