13/06/2026
CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL GAMBLING
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1602 (PD 1602)
Illegal gambling is prohibited in the Philippines and carries corresponding penalties under Presidential Decree No. 1602, which prescribes stiffer penalties against individuals involved in unauthorized gambling activities, including operators, financiers, bettors, and those who knowingly allow illegal gambling in their premises.
✅ Protect your family from financial hardship.
✅ Stay away from illegal gambling activities and unauthorized betting operations.
✅ Report illegal gambling activities to the nearest police station.
✅ Support lawful and responsible community practices.
Illegal gambling may seem like an easy way to earn money, but it often leads to debt, family problems, and criminal liability. Let us work together to maintain peace, order, and a law-abiding community.