The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a PHP100 million donation to the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte for the construction of a world-class sports and research facility.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco emphasized the long-term benefits of the project which aims to help discover homegrown athletic talent and advance grassroots sports development in the Ilocos region.
“This project will not only uplift our athletes but will also inspire future generations and strengthen Ilocos Norte’s capacity to craft sustainable world-class sports programs,” Mr. Tengco said.
The grant will partially finance the Ilocos Norte Sports Institute and Research (INSPIRE) Training Development Center and Dormitory, a flagship project with a total cost of Php400 million.
Once completed, the INSPIRE complex will serve as a hub for high-level athletic training, sports science research, and athlete housing which should help raise the bar for sports development in Northern Luzon.
The INSPIRE facility underscores Ilocos Norte’s commitment to creating an environment where local athletes can thrive, compete at national and international levels, and access modern training and support systems.
Casino Filipino Ilocos Norte Branch Manager Danilo Tejano formally handed over the grant check to Senior Board Member Rafael Medina on behalf of Governor Matthew Manotoc during the turnover ceremony.
