PAGCOR Net Income Up 49% to ₱14.32 Billion in First Nine Months of 2025

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced that its net income for the first three quarters of 2025 reached ₱14.32 billion, a 49% increase from ₱9.63 billion in the same period last year.

The agency likewise allocated ₱11 billion for its socio-civic projects, including remittances to the President’s Social Fund. (Photo: PAGCOR Facebook)

Total revenues from January to September stood at ₱84.09 billion, up 5.87% year-on-year from ₱79.43 billion. Gaming operations accounted for ₱75.93 billion of total revenues, while related services and other income contributed ₱8.16 billion.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the strong revenue performance highlights the positive impact of the agency’s governance and modernization initiatives.

“Our financial performance is a clear reflection of PAGCOR’s renewed focus on governance, digital transformation, and sustainable, responsible gaming,” Mr. Tengco said.

The agency’s total contributions to nation-building (CNB) likewise rose 11% to ₱54.26 billion from ₱48.88 billion during the same period last year.

Of the total CNB, two-thirds—or ₱36.06 billion—went to the National Government as mandated by Presidential Decree 1869.

This share, which accounts for 50% of PAGCOR’s gaming revenues minus the 5% franchise tax, also covers allocations for the Dangerous Drugs Board and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

PAGCOR also paid ₱3.79 billion in franchise taxes and ₱609.87 million in corporate income taxes to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

The agency likewise allocated ₱11 billion for its socio-civic projects, including remittances to the President’s Social Fund.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) received its mandated 5% share amounting to ₱1.80 billion—an 8.66% increase from the same period last year—while athletes and coaches who won in international sports competitions received ₱26.54 million under the Sports Incentives and Benefits Act.

Other mandated PAGCOR beneficiaries include the Board of Claims, which received ₱142.42 million, and the Renewable Energy Trust Fund, which got ₱201.47 million.

Cities hosting Casino Filipino branches also received a total of ₱508.20 million in revenue shares.

Mr. Tengco said PAGCOR remains committed to aligning its growth with public service goals. “Every peso that PAGCOR earns goes back to the people through classrooms, health facilities, disaster response programs, and other community projects,” he said. “Our focus is to sustain this momentum while ensuring that the gaming industry continues to operate responsibly and contribute to national development.”