Pagcor Fines Gambling Firm P1M Over Ivana Alawi iPhone Giveaway

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has imposed a P1 million fine on a gambling firm linked to an iPhone giveaway promoted by Ivana Alawi.

24 Aug, 06:47 — 24 Aug, 10:28

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Why this matters

This story highlights Pagcor's role in regulating online gambling activities in the Philippines and enforcing rules regarding promotional activities. It underscores the importance of compliance for gaming firms, especially when involving public figures, to maintain integrity and protect consumers.

Key entitiesPagcor Ivana Alawi Alejandro Tengco

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What sources agree on

Pagcor fined an online gambling company P1 million.
The fine was imposed due to a cellphone giveaway.
The giveaway was linked to celebrity Ivana Alawi.

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Pagcor fined the online gaming company P1 million.

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Pagcor issued a stern warning to the company.

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Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco's direct quote about the stern warning given to the company

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RapplerMostly Factual7d ago

Pagcor imposes P1-M fine on gambling firm linked to Ivana Alawi iPhone giveaway

Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco says, 'We fined the online gaming company P1 million and, together with that, gave them a stern warning na hindi na dapat maulit ito'

By Victor Barreiro Jr.

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inquirerMostly Factual7d ago

Pagcor fines Ivana Alawi-linked gambling firm P1M over giveaway

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) fined an online gambling company linked to celebrity Ivana Alawi P1 million over a cellphone giveaway and ordered it to stop the promotion, Chairperson Alejandro Tengco said Monday. During the House of Representatives committee on appropriations’ hearing on Pagcor’s budget for 2027, Kamanggagawa party-list Rep.

By mmercado

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First report: inquirer · 24 Aug, 06:47|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h

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inquirer24 Aug, 06:47First to report

Pagcor fines Ivana Alawi-linked gambling firm P1M over giveaway

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Rappler24 Aug, 10:28Latest update

Pagcor imposes P1-M fine on gambling firm linked to Ivana Alawi iPhone giveaway

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Initial Report2026-08-24T06:47:22.519Z

Inquirer first reported on Pagcor's P1 million fine against the gambling firm linked to Ivana Alawi's giveaway.

Detailed Confirmation2026-08-24T10:28:19.000Z

Rappler provided further details, including a direct quote from Pagcor Chairman Alejandro Tengco confirming the fine and a stern warning.

Pagcor Fines Gambling Firm P1M Over Ivana Alawi iPhone Giveaway

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Pagcor imposes P1-M fine on gambling firm linked to Ivana Alawi iPhone giveaway

Pagcor fines Ivana Alawi-linked gambling firm P1M over giveaway

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Pagcor fines Ivana Alawi-linked gambling firm P1M over giveaway

Pagcor imposes P1-M fine on gambling firm linked to Ivana Alawi iPhone giveaway

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