Pagcor’s history of giving can be traced a few decades back, when its mandate to “raise funds for the state’s socio-civic and national developmental efforts” was first drawn up.
Today, Pagcor has not only built a name as one of the major revenue sources of the government, it also stands out as its biggest donor.
Pagcor’s help cuts across all classes and sectors of society, as it seeks to make a difference in the lives of communities it serves. Orphans, sick people, the elderly, would-be entrepreneurs, victims of calamities and athletes are just among the beneficiaries of Pagcor’s all-encompassing reach.
In the coming years,expect Pagcor to carry out its mission selflessly and tirelessly as it works its way in showcasing the Philippines to the world as a tourism hotspot and making the country a better place to live in, for all generations of Filipinos.
Launched in 2005, People’s Government Mobile Action (PGMA) – Serbisyo Muna (Service First!) is a multi-sectoral collaboration participated in by local government units, non-government organizations, religious groups, the urban poor and private sector, with Pagcor as the lead implementing agency.
In a short span of time, PGMA-Serbisyo Muna was able to expand the scope of its services from mainly medical missions to microfinance services, food and nutrition, feeding programs, environmental protection, sustainable livelihood, local infrastructure, offsite issuance and renewal of government licenses and certificates, even free overseas calls to Filipinos working abroad. The tireless work of Serbisyo Muna personnel and volunteers is a sterling example of public service in action. It once again shows the seriousness of the government in bringing vital government services to the doorsteps of the people, especially the underserved and marginalized folks who need it most.
The Patubig (Water) Project is one of the major projects being handled by Pagcor today. It aims to identify the waterless communities, particularly in the depressed areas and implement measures to resolve the water problem; and to ensure that the health and well being of millions of Filipinos are maintained by providing them with clean and potable water. Its main goal is to bring piped-in water at the barangay level. An off-shoot of this project is the Patubig Livelihood project, which gives barangays the opportunity to earn a modest income from the re-sale of water.
Pagcor is a major benefactor of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Philippine sports in general. As much as 80 per cent of the funding that PSC uses to run its operations and implement its programs come directly from Pagcor.
To further solidify its support to the sector, the corporation is at the helm of Pagcor Sports, a massive, nationwide sports development program which targets the youth and aims to cultivate a new batch of athletes who will represent the country in various international sporting events.
Pagcor believes that a new breed of entrepreneurs will be the backbone of the economy in the future, giving the country its much needed push towards greater nationhood and self-reliance. As such, it has given all-out support to programs fostering alternative livelihoods and the business mindset.
The corporation funds the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Program, a state initiative where small-scale enterprises are provided with the necessary incentives to grow their businesses. These are in the form of tax exemptions , the provision of free training, marketing support, technology transfers and other services. Pagcor has so far remitted a total of P210 million to the Department of Trade and Industry in support of the BMBEs program around the country.
Pagcor is also a major benefactor of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship’s Go Negosyo program.This project keeps the entrepreneurial spirit alive through a variety of strategies ranging from communication, to networking, and mentoring. PCE has become known for its TV show and weekly newspaper column, a magazine and two books which feature inspiring stories from some of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs.
