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A Research Paper About
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
(PAGCOR)
Submitted to
Mr. Joey San Andres
By
Eblacas, Nillyn Mae V.
Introduction
The corporation we have chosen for this research paper is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation or PAGCOR. It is the Philippines 1st largest contributor of revenue after the Tax and Customs Authority. It is a government owned and controlled corporation first established in by Presidential Decree and entered itself in a contract with Philippine Casino Operators Corporation (PCOC) in operating the floating casino in the Manila Bay in 1977. They aim to captivate their customers with a world-class gaming and entertainment experience, improved infrastructure, more competitive facilities, and highly professionalized manpower. They will showcase to the world the exceptional Filipino way of serving customers, will be a pillar for national progress by instilling integrity as the backbone of their regulatory duties, investing in the education of Filipinos, and promoting Philippine tourism, culture and arts. PAGCOR currently operates 13 casinos in key cities of Metro Manila and the country's major island groups. The Corporation has a large number of employees, over 11,000 are employed. These gaming and entertainment outlets are easily accessible by land and by air travel. Most of the PAGCOR casino sites are housed in leading hotel establishments, which are situated in some of the country's top tourist destinations. PAGCOR casinos operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our friendly and courteous employees are always ready and happy to serve and assist you. People of legal age (21 years and above), regardless of sex and nationality, are allowed entry inside our establishments provided they have no ban or entry suspension order issued by PAGCOR. PAGCOR has a standing policy