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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Philippines 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
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Introduced by HON. NICANOR M. BRIONES 
Representative, AGAP Party List 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
One of the State policies enshrined in our Constitution states that, “The State 
shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity 
and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through 
policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a 
rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all”. Further, the 
Constitution provides that the State shall value the dignity of every human 
person and guarantee full respect for human life. 
In the recent years, technology has created an unwelcome ease in engaging 
in gambling activities which was amplified during the pandemic. Literally, 
anyone who owns a mobile phone and has access to the internet can easily 
go into gambling platforms online. This creates a danger and fear that 
Filipinos, the young, the old, and even the kids, would be easily lured into 
these “games” that have the potential to cause instant massive financial 
losses. More than that, it has been long known that engaging in gambling 
activities can spiral into an unhealthy addiction, with players uncontrollably 
chasing the elusive wins despite amassing huge losses. Unfortunately, this 
impacts not only one’s finances; its effects reverberate socially, even to the 
point of ruining relationships with families and communities. 
This bill, thus, proposes the total ban of any form of online gambling. It is 
hoped that through this bill, we will be able to protect incomes and families, 
and help Filipinos improve their way of life. It is further hoped that we can 
help individuals develop better discernment in spending habits that will have 
long-lasting economic benefits for the country.  
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
August 11, 2025
2:11 pm
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NICANOR M. BRIONES 
Representative 
AGAP Partylist 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Philippines 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by HON. NICANOR M. BRIONES 
Representative, AGAP Party List 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING ONLINE GAMBLING, PENALIZING THE PLACING OF 
WAGERS OF BETS THROUGH THE INTERNET OR ANY FORM OF 
ONLINE GAMBLING ACTIVITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
session assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Online 
Gambling Act”. 
SEC.2. Declaration of Policy. -  It is the policy of the State to promote 
a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and 
independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies 
that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising 
standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all. It is likewise the 
policy of the State that the promotion of social justice shall include the 
commitment to create economic opportunities based on freedom of initiative 
and self-reliance.  
The State is constitutionally mandated to value the dignity of every 
human person and protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare. 
Towards this end, the State shall adopt measures to eliminate and prohibit 
all forms of online gambling activities as it undermines the value of an 
individual’s dignified work by allowing Filipinos go into reckless and risky 
expenditures for a possibility of instant monetary gain which have put 
Filipinos in dire financial constraints. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following 
terms are hereby defined as follows: 
(a) “Internet” refers to an international computer network of
interoperable packet switched data networks. It includes the
electronic medium in which online communications takes place;
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(b) “Bet” or “Wager” refers to taking or risking by any person of 
something of value upon the outcome of a contest of others, a 
sporting event, or a game subject to chance, upon an agreement or 
understanding that the person or another person will receive 
something of value in the event of a certain outcome; 
 
(c) “Internet Gambling” or “Online Gambling” refers to placing, 
receiving, or otherwise knowingly transmitting a bet or wager by any 
means which involves the use, at least in part, of the Internet. 
 
SEC. 4. Prohibition on Online Gambling and Similar Acts. – Any 
person who shall place, receive, or otherwise knowingly transmit a bet or 
wager by any means which involves the use, at least in part, of the internet, 
shall be punished by an imprisonment ranging from one (1) month to six (6) 
months or a fine of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 
100,000.00) nor more than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 500,000.00) 
at the discretion of the court. 
 
 
If the offender is a corporation or association, the maximum penalty of 
five (5) years and the fine of Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 500,000.00) 
shall be imposed upon the President, Director, Manager, or Managing 
Partners thereof. 
 
 
If the offender is a public officer or employee, or if a public officer or 
employee promotes or encourages online gambling, the maximum penalty 
prescribed for the offense shall be imposed and, in addition, he shall be 
dismissed from the public service and perpetually disqualified from holding 
any public office, to vote and to participate in any election.  
 
SEC. 5. Repeal of Authority to Regulate Online Gambling. - All laws, 
decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, which are interpreted to give 
legal authority to regulate any form of online gambling are hereby repealed.  
 
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) 
days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and Local 
Government and the Secretary of Justice shall jointly promulgate and issue 
the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with or 
contrary to the provisions of this Act are amended or repealed accordingly. 
 
SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,