| PAGCOR Tower | |
|---|---|
 Artist's sketch of the PAGCOR Tower | |
 Interactive map of the PAGCOR Tower area | |
General information | |
| Status | Never built |
| Type | Observation |
Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°31′12″N 120°58′39″E / 14.5198631°N 120.97754°E / 14.5198631; 120.97754 |
| Cost | $1 billion |
| Owner | Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 650 or 655 m (2,133 or 2,149 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Genting Berhad |
The PAGCOR Tower was a proposed 650 or 655 m (2,133 or 2,149 ft) tall observation tower1 near Manila Bay in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. The tower was envisioned as a centerpiece of the now opened Pagcor City (or Entertainment City Manila), an integrated leisure area comprising hotels, shopping malls, convention centers, and casinos. If constructed, it would have ranked among the tallest towers globally.
The concept for the tower was developed by Malaysian conglomerate Genting Berhad, which aimed to create a landmark attraction for the area.2
The project was conceptualized during the administration of Pagcor chairman Efraim Genuino. However, in 2010, after the appointment of Cristino Naguiat as chairman, it was reported that the project was under review.3 Naguiat indicated that plans for the tower and other projects "would likely be scrapped," despite continued development efforts in Entertainment City.4
References
References
- "A Time To Build" (PDF). Pagcor Annual Report: 12. 2008.
- "Southeast Asian Review" (PDF). G3: Global Games & Gaming Magazine (Special). HP Publishing Limited: 34. October 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- Howard, Caroline (July 23, 2010). "Reforms in PAGCOR". ABS-CBN News Channel. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
- Malakunas, Kal (August 16, 2016). "The Philippines aims to strike gambling gold". Times of Malta. Allied Newspapers Limited. Agence France-Presse. Retrieved April 8, 2011.