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.
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.
