Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
QUEZON CITY 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As in anywhere in the world, sports, competitive and otherwise, is a 
popular pastime for Filipinos, be them as spectators or the players 
themselves. Next tour wide menu of primetime telenovelas, professional 
basketball 
and 
volleyball 
games 
have 
been 
enticing 
viands 
of 
entertainment for Filipinos. Not a day would pass when a game or two is 
broadcasted over national television to the excitement of fans and 
audiences. 
The increasing popularity of sports particularly of basketball and 
volleyball seem to have opened the opportunity for some enterprising 
individuals to make extra money by betting on its results. As one who 
doesn't want to be on the losing end, almost always, people would find 
means to influence the results most especially if the stakes are high. When 
praying to their favored saints and dancing to their colorful lucky charms 
do not deliver, game fixing comes into play. 
There are many reported cases of game fixing in Philippine Sports. 
Allegedly, it was the cause of the supposed hit on an athlete who, according 
to stories, did not perform the way he had been arranged he would. One 
professional basketball player called the attention of the public that there 
is game fixing in his sport. Despite circumstances that would point to game 
fixing as a reality in sports, legislation has yet to deal severely with this 
reprehensible act which most definitely affects adversely the competitive 
spirit of Filipino sport. In this regard, this bill seeks to expand the elements 
and acts constituting the crime of game fixing and prescribe stiffer 
penalties, while promoting fair and competitive conduct of sports in the 
country. 
This proposed bill was filed in the 17th and 18th Congress, underwent 
thorough deliberations and was subsequently passed on the Third Reading.  
July 1, 2022 
11:08 am
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Hence, immediate passage of this measure is earnestly prayed for. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D. 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
QUEZON CITY 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
AN ACT 
REDEFINING THE CRIME OF GAME FIXING AND PRESCRIBING 
STIFFER PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS THEREFOR 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE - This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Game Fixing 
Act". 
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. — It is the policy of the State to 
promote the growth and development of sports in the country and protect the 
youth from the influence of persons who, through fraudulent schemes and 
machinations, engage in the practice of game fixing, point shaving and other 
nefarious practices that subvert the spirit of sportsmanship and competitive 
sports among Filipino athletes. 
SECTION 3. GAME-FIXING. Game Fixing refers to any act or series of acts, 
wherein any person or persons, maliciously conducts or cause to be conducted 
any professional or amateur sports other than on the basis of honest playing 
skill or ability of the players or participants. 
It shall include any arrangement, agreement or scheme wherein the skill 
or ability of any player or participant in a game, sport, race or sports competition 
shall be limited deliberately in order to influence the process or to produce a 
predetermined result. 
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The payment or receipt of money or valuable consideration shall constitute 
prima facie evidence of game-fixing. 
SECTION 4. OTHER FORMS OF GAME-FIXING. — Game-fixing as defined in 
Section 3 hereof, shall likewise include the following acts: 
a. Point-shaving refers to any such arrangement, combination, scheme 
or agreement by which the skill or ability of any player or participant 
in a game, race or sports competition to make points or scores shall 
be limited deliberately in order to influence the result thereof in favor 
of one or the other team, player or participant therein. 
b. Game machinations refer to any other fraudulent, deceitful, unfair 
or dishonest means, method, manner or practice employed for the 
purpose of influencing the result of any game, race or sports contest. 
Game-Fixing in any of the forms defined in Sections 3 and 4 of this Act is 
hereby declared unlawful. 
SECTION 5. PROPOSAL, ATTEMPT, AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT 
GAME-FIXING. A proposal, attempt, or conspiracy to commit game-fixing 
shall be punishable with the same penalty prescribed under this Act. 
SECTION 6. COVERED SPORTS. — As used in this Act, game-fixing may only 
be committed in the following sports: 
a. Professional sports shall refer to individual or team sports, games, 
contest, 
bouts, 
tournament 
or 
competitions 
whereby 
the 
participating athlete is paid sums of money or other forms of 
compensation as regular salary or prize for participation, which are 
licensed, 
accredited 
and 
recognized 
by 
the 
Games 
and 
Amusements Board. 
b. Amateur sports shall refer to individual or team sports, games, 
contests, bouts, tournaments or competitions, including collegiate 
leagues conducted by the public or private schools’ athletic 
associations, whereby the participant is engaged largely or entirely 
without remuneration: Provided, however, the local government 
unit (LGU)-sponsored, sanctioned or organized sports events or 
competitions shall not be covered in this Act. 
SECTION 7. PENALTIES. — The following penalties are hereby imposed on the 
acts of game-fixing as herein described: 
a. The penalty of imprisonment from three (3) years to six (6) years or 
a fine of not less than One Million pesos (P1,000,000.00) but not 


more than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or both at the 
discretion of the court shall be. imposed upon any person found 
guilty of any offense defined herein; 
b. The penalty of imprisonment from six (6) years to twelve (12) years 
or a fine of not  less than One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) but 
not more than Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or both at the 
discretion of the court, when the offender is an athlete, promoter, 
referee, umpire, judge, coach in the game, race or sports competition, 
or any other sports official; 
c. The maximum penalty provided shall be imposed upon any person 
who pays or receives money or any other valuable consideration in 
furtherance of the crime of game-fixing. 
Provided, That if the offender is a public officer, whether elected or appointed, 
an additional penalty of perpetual disqualification from holding any public 
office or employment shall be imposed: Provided further, That if the violation is 
committed by a partnership, corporation, association or any juridical entity, 
the partner, president, director, manager, trustee, estate administrator, or 
officer, who consents to or knowingly tolerates such violation, shall be held 
criminally liable as a principal: Provided finally, That if the offender is an alien, 
the same penalties shall be applied and the offender shall be deported only 
after service of sentence. 
SECTION 8. PERPETUAL DISQUALIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN 
AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS. The following persons shall be 
perpetually disqualified to participate in any capacity in any sports in the 
country: 
a.) 
Those engaged in professional sports if found guilty of game-
fixing; and 
b.) 
Those engaged in amateur sports if found guilty of game-fixing 
for the second time 
The Philippine Sports Commission, Games and Amusements Board, 
Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, and other 
concerned agencies shall be served copies of the decision and order disqualifying 
a person from participation in any capacity in any sports in the country. 
SECTION 9. ROLES OF CONCERNED AGENCIES. - The following agencies 
and instrumentalities shall be tasked to do the following in implementing 
Section 8 of this Act: 


a.) Game and Amusements Board shall revoke the license of 
professional athletes and other sports officials; 
b.) Philippine Sports Commission shall remove athletes from the 
national team, including coaches and other sports officials, and 
ban athletes from participating in any amateur sports 
competitions locally and abroad; 
c.) 
Department of Education shall ban primary and secondary 
student-athletes including coaches and officiating staff, from 
participating in Palarong Pambansa and other DepEd-
sponsored, sanctioned or organized sports events or 
competitions; 
d.) 
Philippine Olympic Committee / National Sports Associations 
shall remove athletes, coaches and other sports officials from 
their respective rosters; 
e.) 
Athletic associations shall disqualify athletes, coaches and 
other sports officials from participating in any inter-school 
athletic programs and competitions; and f.) Schools shall 
disqualify athletes, coaches and other sports officials from 
representing the school to any sports events. 
The concerned agencies shall coordinate and monitor the strict 
implementation of the accessory penalty provided under Section 8. 
SECTION 10. IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION AND PUNISHMENT. — Any 
person who voluntarily discloses, testifies, or assists in the prosecution of any 
of the offenses penalized herein shall be exempted from prosecution or 
punishment prescribed herein: Provided, That any person who has witnessed or 
has knowledge or information on the commission of a crime and has testified or 
is testifying or about to testify before any judicial or quasi-judicial body, or before 
any investigating authority, may be admitted into the "Witness Protection, 
Security and Benefic Act" as provided under Republic Act No. 6981. 
SECTION 11. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. — If any part or provision of this Act is 
held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
SECTION 12. REPEALING CLAUSE. — The provisions on game-fixing, point-
shaving and game machinations in sports contests under Sections 1 to 4 of 
Presidential Decree No. 483, as amended, pertinent provisions of Section 1 of 
Presidential Decree No. 1602, and all other laws, executive orders, issuances, 
decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of 
this Act are deemed amended, modified or repealed accordingly 


SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,