State-Run gambling firm Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. said construction of its USD 10-billion Entertainment City on Manila Bay will start in the first quarter next year—and despite the financial crisis that has delayed a number of casino projects in Asia. The complex would allow Pagcor to more than double its income to about USD 1.3 billion by 2012, a company official said. “We see no problems hampering construction,” the official said.