Pagcor’s contribution to early childhood care reaches P2B

THE Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCDC) recently recognized the contributions of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation ( Pagcor) to the government’s pre-school care and development program. Pagcor’s contributions to the ECCD program started in 2002 by virtue of Republic Act 8980. To contributions has reached P2 billion after remitting P400 million

During the Inter-Sectoral Dialogue cum Partners Recognition last December 12, 2017 in Quezon City, ECCD Council Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Teresita Inciong (2nd from right) underscored of their mandate – especially in establishing development centers in various parts of the country.

Pagcor’s Corporate Social Responsibility Group Vice President Jimmy Bondoc , who received the Plaque of Recognition for PAGCOR, takes pride in the gam childhood care and development.

Mayor Patricia Gonzales-Alsua of Ligao City Albay, who was also present at the ceremony, expressed gratitude to Pagcor and ECCDC because her municipality was one of the pilot areas in Bicol where ECCD centers were established. Also in photo are National Child Development Center Project Unit Head Rommel Isip and ECCD Governing Board Member Emie Garong.