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Introduced by REPS, ENRICO A. PINEDA, MICHAEL ODYLON L. ROMERO,
PhD., RICARDO “RJ” T, BELMONTE, SABINIANO S, CANAMA, RON P.
SALO, BENHUR B, LOPEZ, JR., TOMASITO S, VILLARIN, ANICETO BERTIZ,
TEODORO G,. MONTORO, SALVADOR B. BELARO, JR., BENHUR B, LOPEZ,
JR., VIRGILIO §, LACSON, MAKMOD D. MENDING, CARLOS ROMAN L.
UYBARRETA, ORESTES T. SALON and MANUEL LUIS T, LOPEZ

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 to our wide menu of prime time 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 bets does not 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 with this reprehensible act which most definitely affects
adversely the competitive spirit of Filipino sport. In this regard, this bill seeks to
define the crime of game fixing and deals it the appropriate penalty to discourage
its commission.

Early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5032

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPS. ENRICO A. PINEDA, MICHAEL ODYLON L. ROMERO,
PhD., RICARDO “RJ” T. BELMONTE, SABINIANO S, CANAMA, RON P.
SALO, BENHUR B. LOPEZ, JR., TOMASITO S, VILLARIN, ANICETO BERTIZ,
TEODORO G, MONTORO, SALVADOR B, BELARO, JR., BENHUR B, LOPEZ,
JR., VIRGILIO S, LACSON, MAKMOD D. MENDING, CARLOS ROMAN L.
UYBARRETA, ORESTES T. SALON and MANUEL LUIS T. LOPEZ

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

AN ACT
DEFINING THE CRIME OF GAME-FIXING
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

Section 1. Short Title, This Act shall be known as the “Anti-
2017”

same-Fixing Act of

Section 2, Declaration of Policy, It is the policy of the State to promote the growth
and development of sports and to protect the people from insidious machinations
that would taint on the fair and competitive conduct of sports in the country.

Section 3, Game-Fixing, Any person who, by himself or in conspiracy with others,
for valuable consideration or monetary gain, maliciously conducts or cause to be
conducted any game or sport, in a manner that would remove or otherwise
undermine the competitive nature of the game or sport, in order to produce a pr
determined result, shall be guilty of game-fixing, and shall be penalized with
imprisonment of six (6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and a fine of not
less than ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) but not more than FIVE
MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00)..

Section 4. Perpetual disqualification from participation in amateur and
professional sports. No person found guilty of game fixing, shall be allowed to
participate in any capacity whatsoever in any amateur and professional sports in
the country.

Section 5. Repealing Clause, All laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly

Section 6. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full
force and effect.


Section 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of
general circulation

Adopted,