Manila, Feb. 15 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will finance the construction and upgrade of key facilities of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).

PAGCOR chair and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco announced the pledge on Saturday during the PMA Alumni Homecoming in Baguio City.

Although not yet finalized, PAGCOR said the pledge would cover the construction of a new Candidate Control Liaison Office, a new modern warfare laboratory and more facilities for the PMA Sports Complex, among others.

The Candidate Control Liaison Office at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Medical Center compound in Quezon City is where successful PMA applicants undergo a complete physical exam before entering the a...