Newport World Resorts Foundation Pledges PHP678m for PNP and PNPA Facilities
Funding split between a PHP379m PNPA leadership centre and a PHP299m PNP office in Metro Manila.
Key Takeaways
- Newport World Resorts Foundation committed PHP678 million (US$10.7 million) on 22 October 2026.
- PHP379 million will fund the PNPA's four-storey Lakan Leadership Hall in Silang, Cavite.
- PHP299 million will fund a new office building at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Quezon City.
- Pagcor announced the funding and Alejandro Tengco attended the memorandum signing and groundbreakings.
Newport World Resorts Foundation Inc has committed PHP678 million (US$10.7 million) to build new facilities for the Philippine National Police and the Philippine National Police Academy, the company announced on 22 October 2026. The foundation confirmed the funding covers a PHP379-million leadership and training facility at the PNPA in Silang, Cavite province, and a PHP299-million office building at the PNP headquarters in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
Projects and specifications
The PNPA project will deliver the four-storey Lakan Leadership Hall, which will include conference and function rooms, a simulation room, training and lecture facilities, and temporary accommodation for visiting lecturers and professors. The separate PNP office building at the national headquarters is described as providing modern workspaces and facilities to support personnel development, training, wellness and operational readiness programmes.
Announcement and signings
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), the country’s gaming regulator, made the announcement. Pagcor chairman and chief executive Alejandro Tengco attended the signing of a memorandum of agreement for the PNPA project and the groundbreaking ceremonies for both facilities.
"More than an infrastructure investment, this is an investment in people, particularly in the future leaders of our police service," Alejandro Tengco said at the PNPA ceremony.
Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, chairman and president of Newport World Resorts Foundation, reaffirmed the organisation's support for public institutions.
"The Foundation will continue to support initiatives that provide essential resources and facilities for those dedicated to public service," Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez said.
Newport World Resorts is a casino and leisure complex located next to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport. It is operated by Travellers International Hotel Group Inc, which is part of Alliance Global Group. The announcement highlights a direct funded contribution from a casino operator's charitable arm to national police training and infrastructure; Pagcor recorded the signing and groundbreakings on 22 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Newport World Resorts Foundation commit and when?
The foundation committed PHP678 million (US$10.7 million) on 22 October 2026 to fund two police-related facilities.
What will the PNPA project include?
The PNPA project is a PHP379-million, four-storey Lakan Leadership Hall with conference and function rooms, a simulation room, training and lecture facilities, and temporary accommodation for visiting lecturers and professors.
Where will the new PNP office building be located and what is its purpose?
The new PHP299-million PNP office building will be at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Quezon City, Metro Manila, providing modern workspaces and facilities to support personnel development, training, wellness and operational readiness programmes.
Which organisations announced and facilitated the projects?
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) announced the projects; Pagcor chairman and chief executive Alejandro Tengco attended the memorandum signing and the groundbreaking ceremonies.
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