PAGCOR donates P2-B against COVID-19

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has donated PhP2 billion for the fight against Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

According to PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrea Domingo, the amount has been directed to the Office of the President as an aid to the government’s stride in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Domingo has expressed that the government needs additional funds to support the campaign of the Department of Health (DOH) against COVID-19.

The donated funds will be used in research for a vaccine, purchasing protective equipment and other fundamentals.

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