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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3075

Introduced by Ako Bicol Partylist Representative
Hon. Alfredo A. Garbin Jr.

AN ACT REGULATING ONLINE GAMBLING IN THE
PHILIPPINES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Online gambling has rapidly expanded across the globe, driven by technological innovation,
increased smartphone penetration, and the rise of digital payment systems. In the Philippines,
this trend was further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted much of everyday
Jife—including leisure and entertainment—online. As a result, online gambling has become
increasingly accessible, unregulated, and, in many cases, harmful. The prevalence of temptations
in various forms, ranging from conspicuous billboards to online advertisements featuring
popular and alleged "socially conscious" celebrities and social media influencers, contributes
toa misleading impression that gambling is “empowering” and “uplifting,”

Recent studies and law enforcement data underscore the pressing need for comprehensive
legislation to regulate this growing sector. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP),
crimes associated with online gambling—such as theft, robbery, and violent altercations—have
increased significantly in areas with high gambling activity. For instance, Lucena City recorded
4 30% spike in crimes against property between 2023 and 2024, directly linked to online
gambling addiction and debt-fueled behavior.’

* Delfin T. Mallari J

‘PNP: Crimes against property in Lucena City rise due to online gambling,”
Inquirer:net, Feb. 21, 2 5)

025. hitps:/newsinfoinquirer.net/2036971 (Date last accessed 28 June 21



The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported that, as of
June 2025, over 7,000 illegal gambling websites had been blocked,? reflecting the proliferation
of unauthorized and unregulated platforms that prey on the vulnerable, including minors.
Alarmingly, despite existing restrictions, online gambling advertisements often feature
celebrities and influencers, misleadingly promoting gambling as a form of empowerment and
easy wealth.

Furthermore, mental health professionals have observed a surge in consultations related to
online gambling addiction. A 2024 study conducted by the Philippine Society for Addiction
Medicine (PSAM) found that one in every ten patients seeking treatment for behavioral
addiction was suffering from compulsive online gambling, a number that has nearly tripled
since 2020! In fact, recent headlines reveal the connection of thirty-four (34) missing
sabungeros who were dumped in Taal Lake in Batangas to illegal e-sabong operations.*
Further, the prevalence of unlicensed gambling websites remains an issue. In June 2025, the
Department of Information and Communications Technology has so far removed seven
thousand (7,000) unauthorized online gaming sites,6 and the numbers are continuously
increasing. The Palace Press Office has also advised the public to report to Philippine
Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) the names of those who are encountering
problems because of online game addiction to deny them access to any online game platforms.*

Beyond individual harm, unregulated online gambling poses serious threats to national
economic stability and governance. Money laundering through untraceable digital wallets and
cryptocurrency transactions is rampant, with many platforms avoiding registration with the
‘Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). This has prompted calls from the Bangko Sentral
ng Pilipinas (BSP) and AMLC itself to enhance surveillance and compliance among gaming
operators.*

Because of these problems, there is a need for legislation to regulate online gambling
activities in the country, crack down on illegal online gambling operations and penalize the
operators behind them. To uphold the State policy of maintaining peace and order and
preserving our morals, this measure proposes the following:

if Designation of regulatory authorities who are authorized to issue licenses and to oversee
compliance of online gambling operators;

2. Prohibition of certain persons, including persons below twenty-one (21) years of age, and
government officials and employees from participating in any online gambling

2 Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos,
PNA, June 29, 2025,

> Philippine Society for Addiction Medicine, “Annual Report on Behavioral Addictions.” 2024.
+ Jane Bautista, DOF checks claims on cockfighters' Taal Lake "burial’, June 20, 2025, available at:
hitps:/Inewsinfo. inquirer. neU20 72540/doj-checks-claims-on-cockfighters-taal-lake-burial (Date last
accessed: 29 June 2025).

S Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos, “PAGCOR, DICT working hard to take down illegal gaming websites.”
PNA, June 29, 2025.

AGCOR, DICT working hard to take down illegal gaming websites,”



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requested.

activities;

Requirement on due diligence and authentication measures of players during account
registration and account log-in on the online gambling platforms to be undertaken by the
online gambling platform operator;

Regulation on account funding and withdrawal, including the prohibition on
the linking of e-wallets to online gambling platforms;

Imposition of guidelines on advertising online gambling;

Mandatory registration of online gambling operators with the Anti-Money
Laundering Council as a covered person;

Setting a minimum cash-in (PHP 10,000.00) and top-up (PHP 5,000.00)
deposit in online gambling platforms;

Engagement of third-party auditor to ensure proper reporting of gross gaming
revenues eamed from online gambling;

Imposition of documentary stamp tax on every wager placed and income tax
on winnings from online gambling games;

Restrictions on online gambling promotional sponsorships;

Prohibition on campaign contribution from online gambling operators;
Issuance of disabling order to restrict or block access unlicensed on line
gambling platform or prohibited online content;

Requirement on online gambling platforms to institute a mechanism to ban
and exclude players and a responsible gaming program; and

Imposition of penalties for the commission of prohibited acts and other
violations of the law.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No._3075

Introduced by Ako Bicol Partylist Representative
Hon. Alfredo A. Garbin Jr.

AN ACT REGULATING ONLINE GAMBLING IN THE
PHILIPPINES

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 “Online Gambling
Regulatory Act”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — The State recognizes that in a democratic
society, the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and
property, and promotion of the general welfare is paramount. It is thereby the policy of the
State to protect the people from all matters affecting the security of its social order and
free people from poverty through policies that provide an improved quality of life for all.


Furthermore, the State recognizes the role of youth in nation building, Hence. the

state shall promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social
well-being of the youth

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. — For the purposes of this A.

Advertising refers to the business of conceptualizing, presenting, making
available and communicating to the public, through any form of mass media,
any fact, data or information about the attributes, features, quality or
availability of consumer products, services or credit;

Biometric information refers to front-facing photograph, fingerprint, iris
scan and/or such other identifiable features of an individual;

Celebrity refers to any natural person who, by his or her accomplishments
or fame, or by reason of his or her profession or calling, gives the public a
legitimate interest in his or her doings, affairs and character. The term
includes anyone who has arrived at a position where public attention is
focused upon him or her as a person, such as, but not limited to, actors,
athletes and other sports personalities, war heroes, famous inventors, social
media influencers and explorers, among others;

Electronic money issuers refer to entities which provide money transfer or
remittance services using electronic stored money value system and similar
digital financial services;

Electronic wallet or e-wallet refers to an electronic instrument or device
that can store digital value accessible via mobile phones ot other access
device and other similar products;

Internet intermediaries refer to persons or entities that provide
infrastructure, platforms, access to, and host, transmit and index content,
products and services originated by third parties on the internet. These
include, among others:

(1) Internet service providers;

ers including domain name registrars;



(3) Internet search engines and portals;
(4) E-commerce intermediaries;
(5) Internet payment system providers; and

(6) Participative network platform providers including social media
intermediaries.

Multi-factor Authentication refers to an authentication method that require
two (2) or more verification factors to gain access to a resource;

Online Content refers to textual, aural, or visual content published on a
website, including social media platforms;

Online Gambling Games refer to virtual games of chance and mixed games
of chance and skills such as Traditional Bingo Games, eBingo Games,
eCasino Games, Sports Betting, Specialty Games, Online Poker Games, or
any suite of games that may be allowed by Philippine Amusement and
Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR);

Online Gambling refers to the conduct of online games and the taking of
‘wagers through any computer or communication device connected to the
Internet or the use of Internet-based technology and other communication
devices that are necessary for gaming operations. This includes the offering
of online gambling games or wagering via online gambling platform outside
the gaming area of a land-based casino;

Online Gambling Platform refers to the virtual venue or online channel
developed to allow the registered players to remotely access, through the
internet, the online gambling games. It may be web-based or accessed via a
mobile application;

Online Gambling Operator refers to individual, corporation, or other private
entity duly licensed by authorities to set-up and to operate an online
gambling platform;

. Personal Information refers to any information whether recorded in a

material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or


can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the
information, or when put together with other information would directly and
certainly identify an individual as defined in Republic Act No. 10173 or the
“Data Privacy Act of 2012"; and

n. Regulatory Authorities refer to PAGCOR, special economic zone authorities
Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), freeport
authorities, and other pertinent government agencies authorized to issue
license and regulate online gambling operators.

SEC. 4. Regulatory Authorities. — Only online gambling platforms duly
licensed by the PAGCOR, special economic zone authorities, TIEZA, freeport
authorities, and other pertinent government agencies, may host online gambling
games, as defined under this Act, and accept wagers from bettors not prohibited
under this Act. Such regulatory authorities are mandated to oversee the
operations of online gambling operators and ensure their compliance to the
provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. Registration of Online Gambling Operators. — Only corporations
duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), whose
primary purpose refer to online gambling, may apply license from the
regulatory authorities: as defined under Section 4: Provided, That foreign
nationals may operate as an online gambling operator subject to compliance
with the foreign ownership restrictions under Republic Act No. 7042 or the
“Foreign Investments Acts of 1991”, as amended.

SEC. 6. Prohibited Persons. — The following persons are not allowed to
participate in any online gambling games or activities:

a. Persons below twenty-one (21) years of age are not allowed to register
and access the online gambling platform. The online gambling operator
shall implement effective measures to ensure the denial of access to
individuals below twenty-one (21) years of age;

b. Government officials and employees connected directly with the
operation of the Government or any of its agencies;

c. Member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the Army,


Navy, Air Force or the Philippine National Police;

d. Persons banned or excluded by an Exclusion Order in accordance with
the provisions of this Act; and

e. Any other persons prohibited to play or participate in any forms of
gambling under other laws. The online gambling platform shall ensure
that the prohibited persons cannot access their website or platform
Failure to do so shall be considered as a violation of this Act.

SEC. 7. Know-Your-Customer (KYC)Requirement. — Account registration
on the online gambling platform should establish the proof of identity of the
individual by enquiring submission of the individual's personal information,
a valid photo-bearing government-issued identification card, and biometrics
information. A verification process, such as, but not limited to video calling,
must be used to verify and confirm the identity of the applicant prior to
confirmation of his account.

The online gambling platform shall obtain the consent of an individual
before collecting his or her identity information for the purposes of
authentication. It shall inform the individual submitting his or her identity
information the following details, namely: (a) the nature of the information
that may be shared upon authentication, and (b) the uses to which the
information received during authentication may be put by the requesting
entity: Provided, That the information requested shall only be used for the
purpose for which it was requested. Provided, further, That the online
gambling operator shall submit to the regulatory authority its newly
registered players on a monthly basis.

SEC. 8. Minimum Cash-In Requirement. — The minimum initial cash-in
deposit Shall be set at Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00): Provided, That
additional top-up or cash-in deposit shall be at a minimum and divisible by
One thousand pesos (P 1,000.00).

SEC. 9. Account Funding and Withdrawal. — Account funding and
withdrawal Shall be done only through Anti-Money Laundering Council-
compliant channels, such as over-the-counter and online banking: Provided,
‘That account funding through credit cards or other credit facilities shall only


be allowed to accounts with low gambling risk to be determined by the
regulatory authorities under Section 4 of this Act: Provided, further, That
account funding and withdrawal through non-bank electronic money issuers
such as electronic wallet or e-wallet, payment system operators as defined
under Republic Act No. 11127 or the “National Payment Systems Act", and
other similar financial institutions as determined by the Bangko Sentral ng.
Pilipinas, shall be prohibited: Provided, Finally, That the online gambling
operator shall regularly submit an updated list of all payment solutions linked
to the online gambling platform to the regulatory authorities. under Section
4 of this Act.

SEC. 10. Account Lop-in Verification Process. — The online gambling
platform Shall ensure that only registered players are using the account
through implementation Of Multi-Factor Authentication such as, but not
limited to, a combination of encoding of one-time Password (OTP) or
Personal Identification Number (PIN), use of facial recognition technology
or biometrics, use of artificial intelligence or image recognition programs or
technologies, use of geofencing technologies, among others.

SEC. 11. Registration with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AML). —
Online gambling operators shall be required to register with the AMLC as a
covered person Within thirty (30) calendar days from the actual date of
commencement of the io operations: Provided, That online gambling
operators licensed by the regulatory authorities upon the effectivity of this
Act shall register with the AMLC within thirty (30) calendar days from the
effectivity of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Act.

SEC. 12. Advertisement Regulation. — Any online gambling advertisement,
by any means, must be socially responsible and must adhere to the following
guidelines:

a. Advertising materials must not portray, encourage, or condone gambling
behavior that is socially irresponsible or could lead to financial harm;

b. Advertising materials must not be directed to those people prohibited
from participating in gambling of any forms;

c. Advertisements must not feature a celebrity or any people who are

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prohibited from gambling or those who appear to be under 21 years old;

d. Advertisements suggesting that gambling can be a solution to money
problems is prohibited;

e. Billboards, posters, fliers and the like, promoting online gambling must
be located not less than a 200-meter radius from schools, and places of
worship and churches, and government offices; and

f. No advertisements shall be allowed in any educational, sport, concert,
cultural, religious or art event. It shall also be prohibited during public
events.

SEC. 13. Duties of Internet Intermediaries. - Internet intermediaries shall:

a. Adopt in their terms of service or service agreements with third-party
users or creators of contents, products, and services the prohibition of
any form of advertisement violative of the advertisement regulations
under this Act;

b. Immediately block access to, remove or take down the internet address,
uniform resource locator (URL), websites or any content violative of the
advertisement regulations under this Act within twenty-four (24) hours
from receipt of disabling order from National Telecommunications
Commission (NTC); and

¢. Develop, establish, and install mechanisms or measures designed to
prevent, detect, respond, or report violations of this Act within their
websites, platforms, applications, servers or facilities compatible with
the products and services they offer that may be in accordance with the
global best practices and guidelines to counter violations of this Act
which may include the installation of available technology, program, or
software to ensure that access to unlicensed online gambling platforms
or content violative of advertisement regulations under this Act be
removed, blocked, or filtered.

SEC. 14. Third-Party Auditor. —The regulatory authorities under Section 4
of this Act Shall engage the services of a third-party audit platform that
would determine the gross gaming revenues or receipts of online gambling
operators duly licensed and regulated by them. To ensure that the proper
taxes and regulatory fees are levied, periodic reports about the results of the


operation showing, among others, the gross gaming revenue or receipts of
duly licensed online gambling operators shall be Submitted to the Bureau of
Internal Revenue (BIR) by the regulatory authorities, as certified by their
third-party auditor: Provided, That the third-party auditor shall be
independent, reputable, internationally-known, and duly accredited as such
by an accrediting or similar agency recognized by industry experts: Provided,
Finally, That nothing herein shall prevent the BIR and the Commission on
Audit from undertaking a post-audit or independent verification of the gross
gaming revenues determined by the third-party auditor.

SEC. 15. Tax Treatment of Transactions Related to Online Gambling. —

a. Documentary stamp tax. — On every wager placed on online gambling
games, there shall be collected a documentary stamp tax under Section
190 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended.

b. Tax on winnings. — On winnings from online gambling games, there
shall be collected an income tax under Section 24 (B) (1) of the NIRC,
as amended.

Other income arising from online gambling shall be taxed in accordance
with the provisions of the NIRC, as amended, and other relevant laws.

SEC. 16. Restrictions on Sponsorship. — The following restrictions shall
apply to all online gambling promotional sponsorships:

a. Sponsorships shall be absolutely prohibited in any educational, sport,
concert, cultural, religious or art event. Sponsorships shall also be
prohibited during public events;

b. No prohibited persons may participate in any sponsored events. All
communications concerning sponsored events must indicate a warning
that prohibited persons are not allowed to participate in said sponsored
event;

c. Nomerchandise such as, but limited to, t-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, visors,
backpacks, sunglasses, writing implements, school notebooks, umbrellas
and other accessories, may be distributed, sold or offered, directly or
indirectly, during the sponsored event, with the name, logo or other


indicia promoting any online gambling activity or brand;

d. These restrictions shall only apply to commercial sponsorships and shall
not prevent a company from conducting corporate social responsibility
related activities and programs: Provided, That such activities shall not
bear an online gambling brand name and logo.

SEC. 17. Prohibition on Campaign Contribution. - No contribution for
purposes of partisan political activity shall be made directly or indirectly by
any online gambling operator. For this purpose, the term “contribution”
includes a gift, donation, Subscription, loan, advance or deposit of money or
anything of value, or a contract, promise or agreement to contribute, whether
or not legally enforceable, made for the purpose of influencing the results of
the elections but shall not include services rendered without compensation
by individuals volunteering a portion or all of their time in behalf of a
candidate or political party, as defined under Batas Pambansa Blg. 881 or the
“Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines”.

SEC. 18. Restricting or Blocking access to Unlicensed Online Gambling
Platform or Prohibited Online Content. —The following shall apply:

a. When an online gambling platform, without the necessary licenses from
regulatory authorities, has been facilitating online gambling games and has
become accessible to the public, regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over
the same shall issue a disabling order, to be implemented by the NTC through
the concerned internet service providers, to restrict or block access to such

platform.

b. When an online content accessible to the public is found to be in violation
of the advertising regulations under this Act, NTC shall issue a disabling
order to restrict or block access to such online content.

The disabling order shall contain sufficient information to identify the
content and its source, to such platform or content. All disabling orders
issued and implemented Shall be reported to Department of Information and
Communications Technology (DICT), to monitor compliance thereto.


SEC. 19. Player Banning and Exclusion. — Online gambling platforms shall
ban a player from playing in its website or platform upon the request of the
player or the player's family members, on the ground that the player is
developing gambling addiction or problems. For this purpose, the player’s
family members shall include player's spouse, child aged 18 and above,
parent, or guardian having parental authority over the player.

SEC. 20. Responsible Gaming Program. — An online gambling operator
must implement a responsible gaming program geared towards its patrons in
order to educate them of the different laws, rules, and regulations. The said
program shall also be used to raise awareness of the different problems that
may stem from gambling. This program shall include the following, among
others:

a. Definition of gambling;

b. Problems associated with gambling;

c. Signs of gambling addiction and problems;

d. List of Prohibited Persons under this Act;

¢. Negative impact of excessive gambling on the individual, family and
society;

f. Banning and exclusion procedures and forms;

g. Helpline (mobile or landline) and email address and/or website of both
private and government facilities where a player may seek help in case the
player experiences any signs of gambling addiction and problems; and

h. Contact numbers of therapists, counselors and/or rehabilitation centers.

The adoption of a Responsible Gaming Program shall be a pre-requisite
for the issuance of license to online gambling platforms. Failure to
implement the required Responsible Gaming Program shall be considered as
a violation of this Act.

SEC. 21. Rehabilitation for Gambling Addiction. —Any government entity,
agency or instrumentality who are allowed to issue license to operate as an
online gambling operator is required to set aside ten (10%) percent of the
regulatory fees and franchise fees collected from these online gambling
platforms for the establishment of rehabilitation facilities for gambling


addiction.

SEC. 22. Compliance Monitoring and Reporting. — Not later than one (1)
year after the effectivity of this Act, and annually thereafter, the following
shall submit their respective reports to the Office of the President and to both
Houses of Congress:

a.

Regulatory authorities with a report on:

Online gambling operators found to violate rules on prohibited
persons advertising regulations, mandatory registration with
AMLC, restrictions on online gambling promotional
sponsorships, prohibition on campaign contributions, rules on
player banning and exclusion, compliance with KYC, minimum
cash-in and top-up requirement, and implementation of

responsible gaming program.
Unlicensed online gambling platforms found to be accessible to
the public and the status of restricting access to such

iii. Gross gaming revenues from online gambling operations, as
audited by the third-party auditor engaged.

DICT with a report on disabling orders implemented by NTC and
compliance of internet service providers on such orders; and
BIR with a report on the internal revenue collections from online

gambling operations.

SEC. 23. Penalties. — Except for specific violations and prosecution under
other laws which already provide, the following persons shall be penalized

for committing the following prohibited acts:

a. Any person who:

facilitates online gambling in any online gambling platform
without the necessary licenses issued by the regulatory authorities
mentioned under Section 4 of this Act shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment of not less than six (6) years not more than eight (8)

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years and a fine of not less than Ten million pesos
(P10,000,000.00); and

advertises, in any form, any unlicensed online gambling platform
hosting online gambling activities shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment of not less than two (2) years not more than four (4)
years and a fine of not less than Five million pesos (P
5,000,000.00).

Any licensed online gambling platform which:

allows prohibited persons, as enumerated under this Act, to access
online gambling platforms shall suffer the penalty of fine of not
less than One hundred thousand pesos (P 100,000.00) per
prohibited person allowed access, and suspension of the operation
of the online gambling platform for one (1) to thirty (30) calendar
days;

fails to implement a Responsible Gaminp Program required under
this Act shall suffer the penalty of fine of not less than One
hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) and suspension of the
operation of the online gambling platform for one (1) to thirty (30)
calendar days;

allows prohibited persons, as enumerated under this Act, to
participate in online gambling games shall suffer the penalty of
fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00)
per prohibited person allowed to participate, and suspension of the
operation of the online gambling platform for thirty-one (31) to
sixty (60) calendar days;

allows cash-in below the minimum cash-in requirement set under
this Act shall suffer the penalty of fine of not less than Two
hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) per registered bettor
allowed to cash-in below the threshold, and suspension of the
operation of the online gambling platform for thirty-one (31) to
sixty (60) calendar days;

advertises the online gambling platform or any of its online
gambling games violative of the advertisement regulations under
this Act shall suffer the penalty of fine of not less than One million



pesos (P1,000,000.00), and suspension of the operation of the
online gambling platform for sixty-one (61) to ninety (90)
calendar days;

vi. fails to implement a Responsible Gaming Program required under
this Act shall suffer the penalty of fine of not less than shall suffer
the penalty of fine of not less than One million pesos
(P1,000,000.00), and suspension of the operation of the online
gambling platform for sixty-one (61) to ninety (90) calendar days;
and

vii. _ violates any other provisions of this Act shall suffer the penalty of
fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00), and suspension of the operation of the online
gambling platform for thirty (30) to ninety (90) calendar days.

c. Any official of the regulatory authority, as provided under this Act,
which:

i. allows online gambling platforms to continue facilitation of online
gambling games without sanctions despite allowing access to
prohibited persons and letting them participate in online gambling
games shall be penalized with a fine equivalent to the official's
basic salary for a period of one (1) month to six (6) months or by
suspension from government service for not more than one (1)
year, or both, in addition to any criminal and administrative
penalties imposable under existing laws.

SEC. 24. Liability of Government Employees and Public Official — If the
prohibited act is committed by a government employee or public official, he
shall, in addition to the penalties provided for in this Act, be dismissed from
his employment and shall be perpetually disqualified to be elected,
appointed, and employed in any government office. In addition, all the
retirement benefits of such government employee or public official shall be
forfeited in favor of the government.

SEC. 25. Implementing Rules and Reputations. — Within sixty (60) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the DICT, in consultation with PAGCOR,


special economic zone Authority, TIEZA, freeport authority, or any
investment promotion agency, shall issue the Implementing Rules and
Regulations for the effective implementation of this Act: Provided, That the
absence of the Implementing Rules and Regulations within the specified
period shall not prevent the automatic implementation and execution of the
specific provisions of this Act.

SEC. 26. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is subsequently
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions hereof which are
not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 27. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, acts, presidential decrees,
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are hereby expressly repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 28. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least one (1) newspaper of general
circulation: Provided, That the online posting in the website of Official
Gazette shall be considered as sufficient publication under this section.

Approved,

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