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S ubm itted by the C om m ittees on G am es and A m usem ent and Justice and H um an 
R ights on 
_________ MAY 1 ^ 2017______________
Re: 
Senate Bill N o. 909
R ecom m ending its ap p ro v al w ith am en d m en t
Sponsor: Senator Lacson
M R. PR ESID EN T:
The C om m ittees on G am es an d  A m usem ent and Justice an d  H u m a n  R ights 
to w hich w as referred S. N o. 909, in tro d u ced  by Senator W in G atchalian, entitled:
A N  A C T
IN C R E A S IN G  TH E PEN A LTIES FO R O T H E R  ILLEGAL G A M B L IN G  
A C T IV IT IES, A M E N D IN G  FO R  T H E  PU R PO SE  REPU BLIC A C T N O . 9287, 
EN TITLED  "A N  A C T IN C R E A S IN G  TH E PEN A LTIES FO R ILLEGAL 
N U M B ER S G A M ES, A M E N D IN G  C E R TA IN  P R O V IS IO N S  O F 
PR ESID EN TIA L  DECREE N O . 1602, A N D  FO R O T H E R  PU R PO SE S"
have considered the sam e an d  have the h o n o r to rep o rt it back to the Senate w ith  
the recom m endation th at it be ap p ro v ed  w ith  the follow ing am endm ent:


"O n  Page 4, Line 6, u n d e r Section 3 of the bill, insert "P hilippine C harity 
Sw eepstakes Office" after the conim a ( , )  and before the w o rd  "o th er".
W ith Senators G atchalian and Lacson as au th o rs thereof.
Respectfully Submitted:
SEN. RICHARD J. GORDON
Chairman, Ctjk. on Justicgjjt44ftmian Kipits 
Member, Ctte. On Games & Amusement
SEN. PA
Chairman, Ctt 
Vice Chairman, Ctt'
M. LACSON
iames and Amusement 
Justice and Human Rights
VICE CHAIRPERSON:
SEN. RISA HONTIVEROS
Vice Chairperson, Ctte. on Games and Amusement 
Member, Ctte. on Justice & Human Rights
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Members:
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SEN. GRTCORIO B. HONAS^AN/II
Ctte. on Gan/es & Amusement
SEN. JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
Ctte. on Games & Amusement 
Ctte. on Justice & Human Rights
SEN. FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO
Ctte. on Games & Amusement
SEN. M A RIv^LO U RD ES NANCY S. BINAY
Ctte. on Games & Amusement
SEN. EMMANUEL "MANNY" PACQUIAO 
SEN. AN TO N IO  F. TRILLANES IV
ctte. on Games & Amusement 
Ctte. on Games & Amusement
Ctte. on Justice and Human Rights


SEN. GRACE POE
Ctte. on Justice and Human Rights
SEN. ALAN PETER S. CAYETANO
Ctte. on Justice and Human Rights
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SENJEJAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI
CrfeTon Justice and Human Rights
SEN. FRANCIS "KIKO" PANGILINAN
Ctte. on Justice and Human Rights
Ex-Officio Members:
SEN. F ANKLIN M. DRILON
N inority Floor Leader
EN. VICENTE C. SOTTC
Senate Majority Floor Leader
SEN. RALPH G. RECTO
Senate President-Pro Tempore
HON. AQUILINO "KOKO" PIMENTEL III
Senate President 
Senate of the Philippines 
Pasay City


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE
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In tro d u ced  by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR OTHER ILLEGAL GAMBLING 
ACTIVITIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
9287, ENTITLED "AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR 
ILLEGAL NUMBERS GAMES, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS 
OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1602, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to impose higher penalties on other forms of illegal 
gambling not covered by the provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 9287, 
entitled 
"An 
Act 
Increasing 
the 
Penalties for Illegal 
Numbers 
Games, 
Amending 
Certain Provisions 
of Presidential Decree No. 
1602, 
and for 
Other Purposes. ”
RA 9287 was enacted in 2004 as a response by Congress to the 
public s 
clamor 
for 
a 
tougher 
law 
against 
illegal 
numbers 
games, 
particularly jueteng, because it was observed that' the weakness of the 
old 
anti-gambling 
law 
contributed 
to 
the 
continuing 
proliferation 
of 
illegal numbers games. In enacting RA 9287, Congress only increased 
the p>enalties for those involved in illegal numbers games while making 
no 
changes 
in 
the 
penalties 
for 
offenders 
engaged 
in 
other 
illegal 
gambling 
activities 
as 
enumerated 
under 
Presidential 
Decree 
(PD) 
No. 
1602, as amended.


This measure aims to amend RA 9287 by including in its coverage 
the other 
illegal gambling activities enumerated under PD 
1602, as
amended. 
Illegal gambling, in its various forms, persists as a social
menace which erodes the basic foundation of our moral fiber and its 
proliferation has continued to leave an impression ort the public that it is 
a source 
of corruption to some public officials and law enforcers. By
increasing 
the penalties of other forms of illegal gambling, it would be
indicative of the government's strong willingness to minimize, if not eradicate, 
illegal gambling in its pursuit of social and economic development.
This 
proposed 
measure 
also 
seeks 
to 
address 
the 
persistent 
problem on illegal gambling in urban areas particularly the problem on 
“sakla” operations. 
Illegal 
gambling operators would 
usually conduct 
“sakla” during wakes in the guise of raising funds for the bereaved, thus, 
local government officicds and law enforcers are forced to turn a blind 
eye on these patently illegal activities. They would also argue that “sakla” is just 
being conducted as a pastime for the visitors. However, it is very clear that “akla” 
is an illegal gambling activity which has negative effects on society, particularly 
the
young people who are exposed to these illegal activities, In many 
reported cases in Metro Manila, wakes would last for weeks not because 
people would want to mourn the deceased but because “sakla” operators 
need to extend the walcc to be able to continue «heir illegal gamblmg 
activity.
The enactment of this measure hopes to serve as a deterrent for 
illegal gambling operators and to motivate local government officials ahd 
law enforcement authorities to further strengthen and intensify their 
campaign against illegal gambling.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of th i/ bill is) earnestly
sought.


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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S.B. No. 
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In tro d u ced  by SEN, WIN GATCHALIAN
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AN ACT
INCREASING 
THE 
PENALTIES 
FOR 
OTHER 
ILLEGAL 
GAMBLING 
ACTIVITIES, 
AMENDING 
FOR 
THE 
PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC 
ACT 
NO. 
9287, 
ENTITLED 
"AN 
ACT 
INCREASING 
THE 
PENALTIES 
FOR 
ILLEGAL 
NUMBERS 
GAMES, 
AMENDING 
CERTAIN 
PROVISIONS 
OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1602, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9287 is hereby amended 
to read as follows:
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“SECTION 1. 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.
Hence, 
the 
State 
hereby 
condemns 
the 
existence 
of 
illegal gambling activities [such as illegal ni;inbers games) as


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this 
has 
become 
an 
influential 
factor 
in 
an 
individual's 
disregard for the value of dignified work, perseverance and 
thrift since instant monetary gains from it are being equated to success, 
thereby 
becoming 
a 
widespread 
social 
menace 
and 
a source of corruption.
Towards this end, the State shall theiefore adopt more, 
stringent measures 
to 
stop and eradicate 
the 
existence 
of 
illegal [numbers games] GAMBLING ACTIVITIES in any part 
of the country."
SEC. 2. Section 3 of the same Act is hereliy amended to read as
follows:
"SEC. 3. Punishable Acts. - Any person who participates 
in 
any 
illegal 
[numbers 
game] 
GAMBLING 
ACTIVITY 
shall 
suffer the following penalties:
a) The penalty of imprisonment from thirty (30) days to 
ninety (90) days, if such person acts as a bettor IN ANY 
ILLEGAL GAMBLING ACTIVITY;
b) The penalty of 
imprisonment from sue (6) years and
one (1) day to eight 
(8) years, if such 
person acts as a
personnel or staff of an illegal [numbers 
game] GAMBLING
operation; The same penalty shall likewise be imposed to any 
person who allows his vehicle, house, building or land to be 
used 
in 
the 
operation 
of 
the 
illegal 
[numbers 
games] 
GAMBLING ACTIVITY.
c) The penalty of 
imprisonment from ei,ght (8) years and
one (1) day to ten (10) 
years, if such person icts as a collector
or agent OF ANY ILLEGAL GAMBLING ACTIVITY;
d) The penalty of imprisonment from ten (10) years and
one 
(1) day to twelve 
(12) years, if such 
person acts as a
coordinator, 
controller 
or 
supervisor 
OF 
ANY 
ILLEGAL 
GAMBLING ACTIVUT;
e) The penalty of 
imprisonment from 
twelve (12) years
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acts as a maintainer, manager or operator OF ANY ILLEGAL 
GAMBLING ACTIVITY; and
OThe penalty of imprisonment from fourteen (14) years 
and one (1) day to sixteen (16) years, if such person acts as a 
financier 
or 
capitalist 
OF 
ANY 
ILLEGAL 
GAMBLING 
ACTIVITY;
8) The penalty of imprisonment from vtixteen (16) years 
and one (1) day to twenty (20) years, if such person acts as 
protector or coddler OF ANY ILLEGAL GAMBLING ACTIVITY.
SEC. 3. A new Section to be denominated as Section 3-A is hereby 
inserted after Section 3 of the same Act and shall read as follows:
“SEC. 
3-A. 
OTHER ILLEGAL 
GAMBLING ACTIVITIES. 
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ANY PERSON, WHO IN ANY MANNER, SHALL DIRECTLY OR 
INDIRECTLY 
TAKE 
PART 
IN 
ANY 
ILLEGAL 
GAME 
OF 
COCKFIGHTING OR "TUPADA," JAI ALAI OR HORSE RACING 
TO INCLUDE BOOKIE OPERATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF 
ILLEGAL 
LOTTERIES; 
CARA 
Y 
CRUZ 
OR 
POMPIANG 
AND 
THE LIKE; SEVEN ELEVEN (7-11) AND ANY GAME USING 
DICE; 
BLACK JACK, 
LUCKY 
NINE, 
"PUSOY" 
OR 
RUSSIAN 
POKER, 
MONTE, 
BACCARAT, 
"SAKLA," 
CUAJAO, 
PANGGUINGUE 
AND 
OTHER 
CARD 
GAMES; 
MAHJONG,’ 
DOMINO AND OTHER GAMES USING PLASTIC TILES AND 
THE 
LIKE; 
SLOT MACHINES, 
ROULLETTE, 
PINBALL, 
FRUIT 
GAME 
AND 
OTHER 
MECHANICAL 
CONTRAPTIONS 
AND 
DEVICES; DOG RACING, BOAT RACING, CAR RACING AND 
OTHER FORMS OF RACES; GAME FIXING, POINT SHAVING 
AND 
OTHER 
MACHINATIONS 
IN 
INDIVIDUAL 
OR 
TEAM 
SPORTS CONTESTS; BANKING OR PERCENTAGE GAME, OR 
ANY 
OTHER 
GAME 
OR 
SCHEME 
AND 
iTS 
DERIVATIVES, 
WHETHER 
UPON 
CHANCE 
OR 
SKILL, 
WHEREIN 
WAGERS 
CONSISTING 
OF 
MONEY, 
ARTICLES 
OF 
VALUE 
OR 
REPRESENTATIVE 
OF 
VALUE 
ARE 
AT 
STAKE 
OR 
MADE,
SHALL 
SUFFER 
THE 
PENALTIES 
PRESCRIBED 
UNDER


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SECTION 
3 
OF THIS 
ACT: 
PROVIDED, 
THAT 
GAMES 
OF
CHANCE, 
GAMES 
OF 
CARDS, 
GAMES 
OF 
NUMBERS, 
RACES, 
MECHANICAL 
CONTRAPTIONS 
AND 
DEVICES 
THAT 
ARE 
LICENSED, 
REGULATED, 
OPERATED 
OR 
AUTHORIZED 
BY 
THE 
, PHILIPPINE 
AMUSEMENT 
AND 
GAMING 
CORPORATION, 
PHILIPPINE 
RACING 
COMMISSION, 
OTHER 
REGULATORY BODIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
AS 
PERMITTED 
UNDER 
EXISTING 
LAWS 
OR 
FRANCHISES 
SHALL NOT BE COVERED BY THIS SECTION."
SEC. 4. Section 4 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"SEC. 
4. . Possession 
Materials. 
The 
possession 
and 
other 
materials 
used
of 
Gambling 
Paraphernalia 
or 
of 
any 
gambling 
paraphernalia 
in 
the 
illegal 
[numbers 
game] 
GAMBLING operation shall be deemed prima fade evidence of 
any offense covered by this Act."
SEC. 5. Section 5 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as
follows:
“Sec. 5. 
Liability 
of 
Government 
Employees 
[and/Jor
Public 
Officials. 
a) 
If 
the 
collector, 
agent, 
coordinator,
controller, 
supervisor, 
maintainer, 
manager, 
operator, 
financier 
or 
capitalist 
of 
any 
illegal 
[numbers 
game], 
GAMBLING 
ACTfVITY 
is 
a 
government employee 
[and/]or
public official, whether elected or appointed shall suffer the 
penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) 
years 
and 
a 
fine 
ranging 
from 
Three 
million 
pesos 
(P3,000,000.00) 
to 
Five 
million 
pesos 
(5,000,000.00) 
and 
perpetual absolute disqualification from public office.
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SEC. 6. Section 9 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as


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“SEC. 
9. 
Prosecution, 
Judgment 
a(;d 
Forfeiture 
of. 
Property. - Any person may be charged with or convicted of 
the offenses covered by this Act without prejudice to the 
prosecution of any act or acts penalized under the Revised 
Penal Code or existing laws.
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XXX.
Upon 
conviction, 
all 
proceeds, 
gambling 
paraphernalia 
and other instruments of the crime including any real or 
personal 
propert3' 
used 
in 
any 
illegal 
[numbers 
gamej 
GAMBLING operation shall be confiscated and forfeited in favor of the 
State. 
All 
assets 
and 
properties 
of 
the 
accused
either 
owned or 
held 
by 
[him/her] 
THE| OFFENDER 
in
[his/her] THE OFFENDER'S name or in the name of another t 
person found to be manifestly out of proportion to [his/her] 
THE 
lawful 
income 
OF 
THAT 
PERSON 
shall 
be 
prima 
facie presumed 
to 
be 
proceeds 
of the 
offense 
and 
shall 
likewise be confiscated and forfeited in favor of the State.”
SEC. 7. Section 11 of the same Act is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
SEC. 11. Informer's Reward. - Any person who, having 
knowledge or information of any offense committed under this 
Act and who shall disclose the same which may lead to the 
arrest and final conviction of the offender, may be rewarded a 
certain percentage of the cash money or articles of value, 
confiscated 
or forfeited 
in 
favor 
of the 
government, 
which 
shall be determined through a policy guideline promulgated 
by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in cooi dination with the 
Department 
of THE 
Interior 
and 
Local 
Government 
(DILG) 
and 
the 
National 
Police 
Commission 
(NAPOLCOM):


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PROVIDED, 
THAT 
SAID 
REWARD 
SHALL 
BE 
AT 
LEAST 
THIRTY-FIVE 
PERCENT 
(35%) 
OF 
THE 
CASH 
MONEY 
OR 
ARTICLES 
OF 
VALUE 
CONFISCATED 
OR 
FORFEITED 
IN 
FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT.
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The DILG, the NAPOLCOM and the DOJ shall provide
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for a system of rewards and incentives for law enforcement 
officers and 
for 
local 
government 
officials 
for 
the 
effective 
implementation of this Act. THE DILG, NAPOLCOM AND DOJ 
SHALL 
ALSO 
CONDUCT 
ANNUAL 
MORAL 
RECOVERY 
AND 
VALUES 
ENHANCEMENT 
SEMINARS 
FOR 
LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT 
OFFICIALS 
AND 
LAW 
ENFORCERS 
UNDER 
THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS.
SEC. 
8. 
Implementing Rules an d  Regulations. 
- Within thirty 
(30) days from the approval of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and 
Local Government and the Secretary of Justice shall jointly promulgate 
the rules and regulations necessary to ensure the efficient and effective 
implementation of this Act.
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SEC. 9. Separability Clause. 
- If any part or provision of this Act 
is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions or parts 
of this Act not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect.
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - The pertinent provisions of PD No. 
1602, as amended, 
in 
so far as they are inconsistent herewith, 
are 
hereby 
expressly 
amended 
or 
modified 
accordingly. 
The 
provisions 
of 
other laws, decrees, executive orders, mles and regulations inconsistent 
with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 11. Elffectivity. ■ This Act shall take effect Ofteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of 
general circulation.
Approved,