G/LIC/N/2/PHL/107  
 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 5.1 TO 5.4 OF  THE AGREEMENT1 
PHILIPPINES  
The following notification , dated 5 March 2020 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the Philippines . 
 
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  Philippines  
 
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  Casino Regulatory Manual  
 
3 Date of Publication  
 N/A 
 
4 Date of entry into force  
 January 2016  
 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.pagcor.ph/regulatory/casinos.php    
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  
  Yes. ( Please attach a copy of the regulation to the notification. ) 
 
 No. 
7 Type of notification   (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer question 
8 to 14)  
 
 (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been pre viously 
notified in document  ______ ;  ( please answer question 15 and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Please  refer to th e attached Annex A – Product List  
 
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic:  
  
Non-Automatic:  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect 
environment;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
 
1 It is understood that the notifying Member has also completed its notification obligations under 
Article  1.4(a) and Article 8.2(b) regarding the relevant law/regulation/procedure notified for by filling this form 
in a full and complete manner.  
2 "New licensing regulation/procedure" is understood to refer to any newly introduced law, regulation or 
procedure, and those wh ich are in force but being notified for the first time to the Committee.  
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   Category  Notification details  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other:  Casino Regulatory Manuel  (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications   
 Gaming Licensing and Dev’t Department (GLDD )  
Website: www.pagcor.ph  
E-Mail: info@pagcor.ph  
PAGCOR MAIN CORPORATE OFFICE  
1330 Pagcor House  
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 1300  
Manila Philippines  
+632 5211542  
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Gaming Licensing and Dev’t Department (GLDD )  
Website: www.pagcor.ph  
E-Mail: info@pagcor.ph  
PAGCOR MAIN CORPORATE OFFICE  
1330 Pagcor House  
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 1300  
Manila Philippines  
+632 5211542  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing  
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages   The Licensee may import gaming equipment and gaming 
paraphernalia for casino use as may be permitted by law and 
subject to legal and customs requirements for this purpose.  
 
Clearance to import from PAGCOR should first be obtained by the 
Licensee prior to actual shipment of gaming equipment and gaming 
paraphernalia. The Licensee shall submit the following to the 
Gaming Licensing and Development Department (GLDD) in order to 
obtain clearance to import:  
 
1. Duly accomplished Shipment Clearance Request and Ap proval 
Form (Form 17).  
2. Copy of Commercial Invoice or Pro -forma Invoice in supplier‘s 
letterhead  
3. The Licensee shall submit the name and specimen signature of its 
authorized signatories to the Shipment Clearance Request and 
Approval Form to PAGCOR‘s licensing department on a yearly basis.  
4. PAGCOR shall endeavor to extend its Duty/Tax -free privilege to 
the Licensee by submitting a request to the Department of Finance 
for availment of tax free privileges on customs duties, taxes, and 
imposts on impor tations.  
5. Once the shipment request is approved, Licensee shall ensure 
that all items shipped shall be strictly within the quantities and 
description as approved by PAGCOR per Commercial Invoice or Pro -
forma Invoice.  
6. The Licensee shall inscribe in c onspicuous parts of the cargo 
box/es the phrase ―ENTERED DUTY AND TAX FREE .  
 
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  G/LIC/N/2/PHL/107  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the WTO official languages)  
 N/A 
 
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  ANNEX A – PRODUCT LI ST 
LIST OF REGULA TED PRODUCTS  
I. BINGO DEPARTMENT  
 
1. Bingo Papers/Cards  
2. Bingo Flashboards  
3. Bingo Console/Machine  
4. Casino Management System for Bingo  
 
II. INTERNAL GAMING OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT  
 
A. Gaming Table(s), Gaming Table Layouts and Gaming Table Components:  
1. Gaming Tables and Chairs;  
2. Side Paddings;  
3. Sign Posts for Display;  
4. Float Trays;  
5. Drop Boxes;  
6. Tip Boxes;  
7. Electronic Table Game Layout;  
and the like.  
 
B. Gaming Table Paraphernalia, Accessories and Spare Parts  
1. Auxillary Table Game System;  
2. Card Receptacle;  
3. Card Vault/Spider Box;  
4. Dice;  
5. Electronic Card Shoe;  
6. Multi-deck Continuous shufflers;  
7. Electronic Dice Shaker;  
8. Electronic Gaming Card Dispenser;  
9. Non-Electronic Card Shoe;  
10. Pai Gow Tiles;  
11. Roulette Chipper Machines;  
12. Roulette Wheels;  
13. Roulette Balls;  
14. Playing Cards;  
and the like.  
 
C. Gaming Table Peripherals and Spare Parts  
1. Playing Card Reader;  
2. Playing Card Checker;  
3. Security Locks and Safety Equipment (For Table Gaming Area);  
4. Uninterruptible Power Supply Intended for Gaming Tables;  
5. Electronic Card Shufflers; and  
6. Consumable Supplies Used in Conduct of Gaming.  
 
D. Gaming F urniture and Ancillary Equipment  
(Non gaming tables and /or components but for use in the casino table games area)  
1. Pit Stand;  
2. Area Supervisor’s Chair;  
3. Computer Cabinet;  
4. Playing Cards Cabinet;  G/LIC/N/2/PHL/107  
 
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  5. and the like.   
 
E. Progressive Jackpot Systems  
1. Game Conversion Kits:  
2. Hardware;  
2. Software  
3. Consumables;  
4. Displays; and  
5. Spare parts.  
 
F. Casino Management System for Table Games  
1. Hardware;  
2. Software;  
3. Input and Output devices;  
4. Peripherals; and  
5. Consumables.  
 
III. SLOT MACHINE DEPARTMENT  
 
1. Electronic Gaming Machine  
a) Assembly Parts, Peripherals,  Accessories  
b) Speakers with Controllers & Softwares  
2. Electronic Bingo Machines, Assembly Parts, Peripherals And Accessories  
3. Electronic Quickshot Bingo Units  
4. Electronic Daubers/Handsets  
5. Game Conversion Kits  
6. Casino Management System for Slot Machines  
 
IV. TREASURY DEPARTMENT  
 
A. PAGCOR Regulated Items  
1. Gaming Chips and Plaques  
2. Slot Machine Tokens  
 
B. Items/commodities being used by licensed casinos and evaluated by the department for tax 
exemption purposes only.  
1. Bill Counting/Sorting Machine  
2. Coin/Token Counting/Sorting Machine  
3. Bank Note Bundle Wrapper/Strapping Machine  
4. Counting /Bundling/Banding/Strapping Machine Spare Parts/Accessories  
5. RFID Chips Authenticator/Reader/Accessories  
6. Ultra-Violet LED Light Scanner  
7. Plaques/Chips Tray  
8. Tamper Evident Bag/Tape/Label/Seal  
9. Drawer Lock  
 
C. Casino Management System for Treasury  
 
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