PAGCOR officials announced that Philippine integrated resorts drive tourism growth, job creation, and critical healthcare support through a new national helpline and hospital construction partnerships.
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding with Newport World Resorts to promote entertainment-led tourism. The partnership aims to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more.
International Entertainment's FY2026 loss widened to HK$486.4M on a non-cash DigiPlus note charge. Gaming revenue surged 60.7% and gross profit jumped 66.4%, but a PHP5B Philippine tax dispute looms.
International Entertainment targets late August or September 2026 for its Philippine online gaming launch under a 3%-97% GGR deal with DigiPlus. The gaming segment swung to profit but a non-cash charge widened the group loss.
Greg Hawkins is reviving Bloomberry's Solaire Entertainment City after a PHP2.8B loss in 2025, with Q2 2026 GGR up 18% and EBITDA jumping 40% to PHP2.4 billion.