Newport World Resorts Foundation commits PHP678M to police facilities
Funds will build a leadership centre at the PNPA and offices at the PNP headquarters
Key Takeaways
- Newport World Resorts Foundation committed PHP678 million (US$10.7M) to fund two police infrastructure projects.
- The funding includes PHP379 million for the Lakan Leadership Hall at the Philippine National Police Academy in Silang, Cavite.
- An additional PHP299 million will fund an office building at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
- The projects were announced by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) and attended by Pagcor CEO Alejandro Tengco.
The Newport World Resorts Foundation Inc committed PHP678 million (US$10.7 million) to build new facilities for the Philippine National Police and the Philippine National Police Academy, with the formal announcement made on 22 October 2026 by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor). The funding covers two projects: a leadership and training centre of PHP379 millones at the PNPA in Silang, Cavite province, and an office building of PHP299 millones at the PNP headquarters in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
Projects and features
The centre at the Philippine National Police Academy will be the Lakan Leadership Hall, a four-storey building that will include conference and event rooms, a simulation room, training facilities and classrooms, plus temporary accommodation for visiting instructors and faculty. The new Philippine National Police building will provide modern workspaces and support staff development, training, welfare and operational readiness programmes.
Signing and institutional support
The memorandum of agreement signing for the PNPA project and the ground-breaking ceremonies were attended by Alejandro Tengco, chairman and chief executive officer of Pagcor. At the event Tengco said, “more than an investment in infrastructure, this is an investment in people, particularly in the future leaders of our police service.”
Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, chairman and director of the Newport World Resorts Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to supporting public institutions: “The Foundation will continue to support initiatives that provide essential resources and facilities for those who serve the public.” Newport World Resorts is a casino and leisure complex adjacent to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino Airport, operated by Travellers International Hotel Group Inc, part of the Alliance Global Group conglomerate.
Original publication date: 22 October 2026.
Gonzalo Marín, Operations Correspondent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Newport World Resorts Foundation commit to the police projects?
The foundation committed PHP678 million, equivalent to US$10.7 million, to fund both projects: PHP379 million for the PNPA and PHP299 million for the PNP.
What will the Lakan Leadership Hall at the PNPA include?
The Lakan Leadership Hall will be a four-storey building with conference and event rooms, a simulation room, training facilities and classrooms, plus temporary accommodation for visiting instructors and faculty.
Who announced the projects and attended the signing and ground-breaking ceremonies?
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) announced the projects, and Alejandro Tengco, Pagcor’s chairman and CEO, attended the memorandum signing and ground-breaking ceremonies.
Which companies operate Newport World Resorts?
Newport World Resorts is operated by Travellers International Hotel Group Inc, which is part of the Alliance Global Group conglomerate.
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