PAGCOR Tower

The PAGCOR Tower was a proposed 650 or 655 m (2,133 or 2,149 ft) tall observation tower^[1] 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.

PAGCOR Tower
Artist's sketch of the PAGCOR Tower
General information
Status	Never built
Type	Observation Tower
Architectural style	Modern
Location	Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
Coordinates	14°31′12″N 120°58′39″E
Owner	Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
Height
Antenna spire	650 or 655 m (2,133 or 2,149 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	0
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Genting Berhad
Developer	Genting Berhad

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]

See also

• List of tallest buildings in Metro Manila
• Pagcor City

References

1. "A Time To Build" (PDF). Pagcor Annual Report: 12. 2008.
2. "Southeast Asian Review" (PDF). G3: Global Games & Gaming Magazine (Special). HP Publishing Limited: 34. October 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
3. Howard, Caroline (July 23, 2010). "Reforms in PAGCOR". ABS-CBN News Channel. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
4. 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.