Following its two successful photo exhibits last year, the Philippine Amusement and
Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) formally opened the third leg of the PAGCOR
Photography Contest exhibit on Wednesday, March 5, at Okada Manila.
The exhibit, which will run until April 3 at Okada’s Fountain Foyer, offers a unique
glimpse into the country’s abundant harvest season and the lesser-known yet
equally stunning tourist destinations in the Philippines.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, who graced the event’s formal
opening, said the exhibit at Okada Manila showcases the winning entries both from
the 2023 and 2024 PAGCOR photo competitions.
“This third leg is special because unlike the first two exhibits, we brought to Okada
Manila all the 48 winners of our 2023 and 2024 PAGCOR Photography
Competitions,” he said.
Okada Manila for hosting the 3rd leg of the PAGCOR Photo Exhibit during the
event’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5 at the Okada Fountain Foyer in
Parañaque City.
The 2023 competition with the theme “Sa’n Tayo Next?” featured the country’s
relatively unknown tourist destinations with huge potentials, while the 2024 contest
“Harvest Time,” paid tribute to Filipino farmers, growers and fishers.
“These 48 masterpieces, carefully chosen by a panel of seasoned photographers
and visual artists, are a testament to the incredible talent and creativity of Filipino
photographers,” Mr. Tengco said. During the launch, the PAGCOR chief also invited amateur and seasoned lensmen
to join the PAGCOR Photo Contest 2025 with the theme, “Infrastructure for
Economic Development.”
“This year’s contest will highlight infrastructure projects that serve as the backbone
of our economic progress by enhancing mobility, trade and a better quality of life for
Filipinos,” the PAGCOR chief said. “We thus encourage all photography enthusiasts
to join us again this year.”
The competition is open to all amateur and professional Filipino photographers aged
16 and above. PAGCOR will accept photo contest entries until July 31, 2025.
Apart from the photo exhibit at Okada Manila, an “Expert Photographers Speak” will
be held on March 21 with Jay Jallorina – a commercial photographer specializing in
high-rise exteriors and other infrastructure projects – as the featured speaker.
Mr. Tengco was joined in the Okada event by PAGCOR President and COO Wilma
T. Eisma and Directors Francis Democrito C. Concodia and Gilbert Cesar C.
Remulla, as well as key officials from Okada Manila including Co-Vice Chairpersons
Takako Okada, Atty. Michelle Lazaro and President and COO Byron Yip.
Mr. Yip said Okada Manila is proud to support PAGCOR’s effort in promoting
Philippine tourism.
“As a world-class destination, Okada Manila is committed to providing exceptional
experiences for our guests, and this exhibit gives us the opportunity to showcase the
country’s rich heritage and vibrant destinations,” he said.
