via GRAPHIC PLUS — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday, March 3, formally opened the second leg of its Photography Contest Exhibit at The Grove, Newport Mall in Pasay City, in partnership with Newport World Resorts (NWR).
The exhibit showcases the 48 grand finalists of the 2025 PAGCOR Photography Contests whose entries revolve around the theme, “Infrastructure for Economic Development.”
The photos – taken using mobile phones, drones, and traditional cameras – capture the role of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, airports, energy sites and other facilities as lifelines that enable growth in communities across the country.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, who graced the exhibit’s launch, said the collection highlights infrastructure not just as physical structures but as “pathways of progress that connect communities, energize industries, and expand opportunities.”
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco expresses his gratitude to the Newport World Resort for hosting the 2nd leg of the PAGCOR Photo Exhibit during the event’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 3 at The Grove, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (2nd from right) shares a light moment with NWR Chairman Kevin L. Tan (3rd from right), NWR President and CEO Nilo Rodriguez (extreme left).
“These photographs are visual reminders that responsible governance and strategic investment produce outcomes that people can actually see and benefit from.”
NWR President and CEO Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez welcomed the exhibit’s staging at Newport Mall and said the display highlights how infrastructure development directly shapes everyday life.
“We are honored to host this exhibit because these photographs show how progress is realized through infrastructure that connects communities and improves daily access,” he said.
“We thank PAGCOR for creating platforms that celebrate Filipino talent while keeping the nation’s development narrative in focus.”
The exhibit was first mounted in September 2025 at MET Live Mall in Pasay City.
Its run at Newport Mall marks the second stop in a planned nationwide tour aimed at bringing the 2025 finalists’ works to broader audiences. The display will remain open to the public until March 27 before moving to Cebu and Davao later this month.
During the launch, Mr. Tengco also invited amateur and professional photographers to join PAGCOR’s 2026 Photography Contest themed “Kids@Play,” which aims to capturing everyday scenes of childhood play – moments that reflect joy, discipline, creativity and sportsmanship.
Entries for the 2026 photo contest will be accepted until June 30. Full mechanics and details are available at www.pagcor.ph/photocon2026.
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