PAGCOR sends Php30M in relief aid to storm-hit families
Sat | 7.26.2025 | 6:00 PM
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has released around Php30.41 million worth of food and non-food aid to communities devastated by the recent onslaught of heavy rains and floods in the country.
The state gaming agency reported that as of Saturday, July 26, a total of 33,250 relief packs consisting of 17,000 food packs and 16,250 non-food items have been released to local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
“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.
“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,” he added.
The LGUs that received relief assistance from PAGCOR included the City of Manila, Quezon City, Marikina, Parañaque, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Bulacan, Occidental Mindoro, La Union, and Laguna.
PAGCOR representatives turn over a total of 2,500 food and non-food relief packs to representatives of the 2nd District of Batangas on July 26. 
PAGCOR’s swift relief response to calamity-stricken communities was made possible through the support of its partners from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) — including the AFP Logistics Support Command (Logistics Support Unit - National Capital Region, Transportation Maintenance Group and Logistics Support Unit - Northern Luzon) and the 12th Civil-Military Operations Battalion.
La Union Governor Mario Eduardo C. Ortega (3rd from left) receives PAGCOR’s relief donations on July 24. The relief assistance included 1,500 food packs and 1,500 non-food packs to be distributed to residents affected by recent flooding and heavy rains.Distribution was facilitated through PAGCOR’s Imus and Angat warehouses in coordination with LGUs and logistics partners.
The agency also extended support to ACT Teachers Partylist and Nanay Partylist by providing relief goods for distribution to affected constituents.
PAGCOR employees load relief packs for distribution to communities affected by the recent calamities. 
“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,” Mr. Tengco said.
“Hopefully, we would be able to bring not just food and other essentials but also much-needed hope and support.”
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s latest report, the recent severe weather events have affected 5.29 million people or 1.46 million families across 17 regions.