PAGCOR Brings Photography Exhibit to Newport Mall

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday, March 3, formally opened the second leg of its Photography Contest Exhibit at The Grove, Newport Mall in Pasay City, in partnership with Newport World Resorts (NWR).

The PAGCOR Photography Contest Exhibit at The Grove, Newport World Resorts, in Pasay City will run until March 27, 2026. (Photos: PAGCOR)

The exhibit showcases the 48 grand finalists of the 2025 PAGCOR Photography Contest, whose entries revolve around the theme, “Infrastructure for Economic Development.”

The photos—taken using mobile phones, drones, and traditional cameras—capture the role of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, airports, energy sites, and other facilities as lifelines that enable growth in communities across the country.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, who graced the exhibit’s launch, said the collection highlights infrastructure not just as physical structures but as “pathways of progress that connect communities, energize industries, and expand opportunities.”

“These photographs are visual reminders that responsible governance and strategic investment produce outcomes that people can actually see and benefit from.”

NWR President and CEO Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez welcomed the exhibit’s staging at Newport Mall and said the display underscores how infrastructure development directly shapes everyday life.

“We are honored to host this exhibit because these photographs show how progress is realized through infrastructure that connects communities and improves daily access,” he said.

“We thank PAGCOR for creating platforms that celebrate Filipino talent while keeping the nation’s development narrative in focus.”

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (middle) and Newport World Resorts Chairman Kevin Tan (second from left) lead the ribbon-cutting for the PAGCOR Photography Contest Exhibit at The Grove, Newport World Resorts, in Pasay City. With them are (from left) NWR President and Chief Operating Officer Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, PAGCOR Director Francis Concordia, and NWR Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Walter Mactal.

The exhibit was first mounted in September 2025 at MET Live Mall in Pasay City. Its run at Newport Mall marks the second stop in a planned nationwide tour aimed at bringing the 2025 finalists’ works to broader audiences.

The display will remain open to the public until March 27 before moving to Cebu and Davao later this month.

During the launch, Mr. Tengco also invited amateur and professional photographers to join PAGCOR’s 2026 Photography Contest, themed “Kids@Play,” which aims to capture everyday scenes of childhood play—moments that reflect joy, discipline, creativity, and sportsmanship.

Entries for the 2026 photo contest will be accepted until June 30. Full mechanics and details are available at www.pagcor.ph/photocon2026.