Listed DMCI Holdings Inc. (DMCI) yesterday said its construction unit D.M. Consunji Inc. has bagged a P8.59 billion contract to build a gaming complex at the Pagcor City in Pasay.

The contract with Sureste Properties Inc., which is investing $1 billion into the gaming venture, covers construction and development of an 11-story hotel and a three-level entertainment podium with a covered floor area of 180,000 sq.m. Construction will run for 22 months.

Sureste Properties, which is controlled by Enrique K. Razon, is a partner of Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc. for the development of the casino complex.

D.M. Consunji will also build the P625 million Makati Diamond Residences of the San Miguel Group. Makati Diamond Residences is a 28-floor, four-basement residential condominium in Legaspi Village in Makati. Building will take 26 months.

Completing the list of D.M. Consunji’s new contracts is the P117 million One Network Bank office in Sasa, Davao City, which will serve as the headquarters of Mindanao-based lender.

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