PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco delivers remarks during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the construction of the Modern Warfare Laboratory at the PMA in Baguio City on July 10.
BAGUIO CITY—The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Friday, July 10, secured P379.48 million in funding for a Modern Warfare Laboratory from the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc. (BCFI), as part of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) support for military modernization.
BCFI’s funding includes the demolition of the old PMA Station Hospital and the construction of a two-story warfare laboratory to equip cadets with emerging defense technologies, contemporary military concepts, and operational decision-making in today’s security environment.
Demolition of the old hospital is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the warfare lab targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2027.
PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco, who witnessed the signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Agreement between the PMA and BCFI, said the state gaming agency fully supports initiatives that strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco delivers remarks during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the construction of the Modern Warfare Laboratory at the PMA in Baguio City on July 10.
The support is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to help address the military’s requirements.
“Kung mayroon pong tagubilin ang Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa akin bilang Chairman at CEO ng PAGCOR, ito po ay ang tumulong sa pangangailangan ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas.
“Kaya naman patuloy po nating susuportahan ang iba’t ibang programa na magpapalakas sa ating Armed Forces,” he said.
Mr. Tengco likewise thanked the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, led by President Donato Almeda and Chairman Enrique K. Razon Jr., for its continued support for the Armed Forces, including the PMA.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco witnesses on July 10 the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the PMA and the BCFI for the construction of a Modern Warfare Laboratory at the PMA.
The support is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to help address the military’s requirements.
“Kung mayroon pong tagubilin ang Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa akin bilang Chairman at CEO ng PAGCOR, ito po ay ang tumulong sa pangangailangan ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas.
“Kaya naman patuloy po nating susuportahan ang iba’t ibang programa na magpapalakas sa ating Armed Forces,” he said.
Mr. Tengco likewise thanked the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, led by President Donato Almeda and Chairman Enrique K. Razon Jr., for its continued support for the Armed Forces, including the PMA.
PMA Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia (left) presents a memento to PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco during the MOA signing ceremony on July 10.
For his part, Mr. Almeda reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to support the academy.
“Nandito kami para i-commit sa inyo na we will continue to help the Academy in the smallest way we can.”
The Modern Warfare Laboratory is one of the numerous projects of the BCFI for the PMA and the military community.
Under PAGCOR’s regulatory policy, integrated resort licensees are required to establish a foundation and allocate a portion of their revenues to programs that support cultural heritage, education, healthcare, sports development and other nation-building initiatives.
