Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) inaugurated on Tuesday a socio-civic center in San Gregorio, Laurel, Batangas which will serve as both an evacuation site during disasters and as a venue for social and community activities.

In a statement Wednesday, PAGCOR said the PHP50 million two-story building boasts of multipurpose halls, kitchens, restrooms and other disaster-resilient amenities to ensure functionality in both emergencies and day-to-day use.

PAGCOR Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Services Department (CRSD) Eric Balcos, who turned over the building to Laurel Mayor Lyndon Bruce, said the new structure reflects the agency's commitment to safeguard and uplift communities ...