PAGCOR Welcomes Lawyer Wilma Eisma As New President and COO

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced the appointment of lawyer Wilma Eisma as its new President and Chief Operating Officer.

The first woman to hold the position of President and COO at PAGCOR, Atty. Wilma Eisma succeeds Atty. Juanito Sanosa Jr., who resigned from the position of PAGCOR President and COO in January. I Photo: Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

Eisma took her oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at Malacañang Palace.

Chairman Alejandro Tengco expressed his satisfaction with Eisma's appointment, stating that her extensive experience in both the government and private sectors will be invaluable to PAGCOR.

He emphasized her potential as a significant asset to the organization.

Eisma's oath-taking ceremony was attended by Chairman Tengco, and she promptly participated in her first PAGCOR Board meeting in the afternoon. She is the first woman to hold the position of President and COO at PAGCOR.

With a background in law, Eisma obtained her degree from Ateneo de Manila University. She previously served on the Board of Directors of the Development Bank of the Philippines and held the position of Administrator and Chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

Eisma's professional journey also includes leadership roles in PMFTC Inc., the Philippine affiliate of Philip Morris International, as well as significant positions in the Department of Trade and Industry and the Office of the Majority Leader in the House of Representatives.

Eisma succeeds Atty. Juanito Sanosa Jr., who resigned from the position of PAGCOR President and COO in January. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the history of PAGCOR as the organization's first female leader in this capacity.