Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8694

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP. ALFREDO A. GARBIN, Jr., REP. RODEL M. BATOCABE, and
REP. CHRISTOPHER S. CO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE SELLING AND/OR BUYING OF ADMISSION TICKETS
OUTSIDE AUTHORIZED TICKET BOOTHS, OUTLET OR PLACE, DESIGNATED
FOR THE PURPOSE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to prohibit the rampant act of “scalping” or the fraudulent act of
buying admission tickets for an event, in order to re-sell them at an exorbitant price.

There have been perennial reports of entertainment events that are plagued
by ‘scalpers’ or unscrupulous persons who re-sell tickets outside an event venue at
exorbitant prices.

The act of scalping should be prohibited, because it is a fraudulent act which
harms the ordinary patrons of an entertainment event, who would need to shell out
excessive amounts, just to purchase admission tickets to the event.

This bill proposes to prohibit the act of scalping, and impase penalties of fine
and imprisonmeptupon those who ergage in this activity.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

8694
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by REP. ALFREDO A. GARBIN, Jr., REP. RODEL M. BATOCABE, and
REP. CHRISTOPHER S. CO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE SELLING AND/OR BUYING OF ADMISSION TICKETS
OUTSIDE AUTHORIZED TICKET BOOTHS, OUTLET OR PLACE, DESIGNATED
FOR THE PURPOSE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Scalping Act of 2018".

Section 2. Policy. - It is the policy of the State to protect the interests of the consumer,
promote the general welfare and establish standards of conduct for business and industry.

Towards this end, the State shall implement measures to protect the consumers
against deceptive, unfair and unconscionable sales acts and practices.

Section 3. Definition of Terms — The following terms shall mean:

a) "Scalping" is the act of any person who, with intent to profit for himself or for
another, shall sell or dispose of, or shall buy and sell, or in any other manner deal
in tickets for admission to an event without written permission of the owner or
operator of the event or property where the event is taking place.

b) “Event” is any sports contest, concert, stage performance, beauty pageant, or any
other similar undertaking where tickets are sold for admission.

©) “Scalper” is any person, whether natural or juridical, who engages in the act of
scalping.

Section 4. Prohibition Against Scalping — It shall be unlawful for any person, without
the written permission of the owner or operator of the property on which an
entertainment events to be held or is being held, to sell a ticket of admission to such
entertainment event, which was obtained for the purpose of resale, at a price which
is in excess of the price that is printed or endorsed upon the face of the ticket, while
on the grounds of or in the stadium, arena, theater, or other place where such an event
for which admission tickets are sold is to be held or is being held. Provided; That it
this prohibition shall apply equally to any person who shall buy admission tickets
from persons engaged in scalping. Provided further; That it shall also be unlawful for
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amount or form of payment. Provided, finally; That it shall also be unlawful for any
person to finance, manage, or operate ticket scalping activities.

Any official ticket booth that sells or resells admission tickets shall put clear,
visible signage in a conspicuous place, warning ticket buyers of the prohibition
against ticket scalping and the act of buying tickets from scalpers.

Section 5. Penalties — The following penalties shall be imposed upon any person found
guilty of any act prohibited in Section 4 hereof:

a. For the first offense, a fine of Forty Thousand pesos (Php40,000.00) or
imprisonment of 6 months, or both, at the discretion of the court.

b. For the second offense, a fine of One Hundred Thousand pesos (Php100,000.00)
or imprisonment of 1 year, or both, at the discretion of the court.

c. For the third offense, a fine of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand pesos
(Php250,000.00) or imprisonment of 3 years, or both, at the discretion of the
court.

Section 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Department of Interior and
Local Government shall, within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of the Act,
promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of the
provisions of this Act.

Section 7. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the other sections or provisions not so declared shall remain
in full force and effect.

Section 8. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, rules, regulations, decrees, executive
orders, and other issuance or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 9. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,