PAGCOR fines gaming firm P1 million over Ivana Alawi cellphone giveaway
PAGCOR fined a gambling firm P1 million for sponsoring Ivana Alawi's cellphone giveaway without approval.Summary
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has fined a gambling firm P1 million for sponsoring celebrity influencer Ivana Alawi's giveaway of 100 cellphones without securing the necessary approval for the promotion. PAGCOR Chairperson Alejandro Tengco stated that the agency penalized the unnamed firm and warned that further violations could lead to the suspension or cancellation of its gaming license. The company did not seek PAGCOR's permission for the promotion, which was flagged by Kamanggagawa Party-list Representative Elijah San Fernando. Additionally, PAGCOR reported a 20% decline in gross gaming revenues to P88.13 billion in the second quarter of 2026, attributing the drop to a central bank order and the Middle East conflict.
(Source：Gma News Online)