The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has delivered significant support to communities hit by heavy rains and floods in recent days, releasing over Php30.41 million in food and non-food assistance.

As of 26 July 2025, PAGCOR reported that it has distributed 33,250 relief packs, including 17,000 food packs and 16,250 non-food items, to local government units (LGUs) across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. These relief efforts are aimed at alleviating the suffering of millions affected by the southwest monsoon and tropical storms.

“As millions in Metro Manila and other provinces suffer from torrential rains and floods triggered by the southwest monsoon and tropical storms, we quickly mobilized our relief operations teams,” said PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco. He added, “As the government’s partner in nation-building, we are morally- and duty-bound to come to the aid of Filipinos in times of need, and that includes being one of the first responders when calamities strike.”

Relief distribution took place in various LGUs, including Manila, Quezon City, Marikina, Parañaque, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Bulacan, Occidental Mindoro, La Union, and Laguna. The relief was facilitated through PAGCOR’s Imus and Angat warehouses, working closely with LGUs and logistics partners.

PAGCOR also extended assistance to ACT Teachers Partylist and Nanay Partylist, supplying relief goods for distribution to affected constituents.

“Our relief operations are ongoing and will continue in the coming days as we aim to reach out to more communities affected by the recent calamities,” Tengco emphasized. “Hopefully, we would be able to bring not just food and other essentials but also much-needed hope and support.”

According to the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the severe weather events have affected 5.29 million people or 1.46 million families across 17 regions in the country.

PAGCOR’s ongoing relief efforts serve as a testament to its role as a committed partner in disaster response, focusing on bringing immediate aid and long-term support to those in need.