The Internet remains undefeated, especially when expressing its stance on pressing and controversial news. From the plethora of memes and parodies, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is social media’s newest target, berating the design and price tag of the government corporation’s remodeled logo commemorating its 40th anniversary.
Unveiled to the public last July 11, 2023, at the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, and PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco spearheaded the ceremonies.
Recognized as “a pillar of our nation’s tourism industry,” President Marcos credits the institution for its continuous efforts to attract foreign investors, generating jobs and opportunities, and its “unwavering dedication” to the local sporting scene.
Despite the notable advancements, what is questionable is the ₱3.03M shelled out by the government for its uncanny minimalist design. According to a receipt, PAGCOR accepted Printplus Graphic Services’ bid of ₱3,035,714.281, a hefty price tag for a logo perceived as a spin-off of Petron Corporation or even Lucky Me! Noodles.
“The new PAGCOR logo incorporates the element of fire associated with energy, inspiration, passion, and transformation. It symbolizes the flame that ignites change and drives progress. The logo likewise reflects a beacon that symbolizes guidance, leadership, and direction. It represents a guiding light that helps people find their way,” PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco mentions.
QUESTION OF THE DAY:
— Pinoytapsilog (@pinoyanghang) July 12, 2023
What is in the 40th anniversary PAGCOR logo (left image) that is exactly worth PHP3,035,714.28? pic.twitter.com/L3lHOfsIOl
PAGCOR could have opted to conduct a logo-making contest. With the creativity of Filipinos, a much better logo could have surfaced especially if the winning design would be awarded millions of pesos. pic.twitter.com/rk2wtCxEzs
— Gideon V. Peña (@attygideon) July 11, 2023
Ang ugly nung bagong logo ng PAGCOR.
— @pauloinmanila and 99 others (@pauloMDtweets) July 11, 2023
Anu ba yan? From #LoveThePhilippines to #PAGCOR it's getting worst ha. pic.twitter.com/y8cVB2GO3R
My reactions in order when I saw the new Pagcor logo
— What A Waste of Ad Money (@wawam) July 11, 2023
1. what an ugly logo
2. is this real or a joke?
3. its a copy of the Petron logo, an uglified Petron logo pic.twitter.com/ajakazx8xT
The Marcoses are very art appreciative. I'm pretty sure PBBM especially FLLAM don't like what they saw. The graphic artists will have another reason to go nuts. The new PAGCOR logo sucks. pic.twitter.com/J2KAtQmHcI
— Zen Nepomuceno (@KUglyton) July 11, 2023
All new @Petron_Corp logo 🫠🫠🫠#PAGCOR #pagcorlogo pic.twitter.com/0RJLm2iRUT
— FOXTROT | NOMAD.ETH 🐻🇵🇭 (@BernieSolis7) July 12, 2023