Pagcor casino privatization to cut healthcare funds by P2.1B yearly

MANILA, Philippines — Funding for the country’s Universal Health Care (UHC) program could be slashed by up to P2.1 billion annually under the planned privatization of Casino Filipino, according to a commentary by legal outfit Geronimo Law. The law firm said the sale of the casino operations of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) could reduce