Philippines eyes merger of PAGCOR and state lottery operator

The Philippine government is mulling on merging the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the government’s state lottery operator as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to realign the state-regulator’s social responsibility funds.

During a budget briefing at the Philippines’ House of Representatives, PAGCOR chair Andrea Domingo confirmed the plan to combine the state regulator with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), which operates the government’s sweepstakes and lottery.

When she was asked on her stand about the merger, Domingo said that they will abide by President Duterte’s orders if he wishes to combine both agencies.

“If it is the policy of the national government, I will not object it,” Domingo told the legislators, according to the report of Rappler.