• Presidential Decree No. 1602 Presidential Decree No. 1602 (PD 1602) is a law that was passed by the Philippine government to simplify and provide tougher penalties for illegal gambling activities or violations of Philippine gambling laws. Signed into law by then President Ferdinand Marcos in 1978.
• Ariel Pico, public information officer of BCPO, said on Monday those arrested are facing charges for violation of Presidential Decree 1602, which provides stiffer penalties for illegal gambling, and of Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code or resistance and disobedience to a person in authority.

1. Ra 1602 Illegal Gambling
2. P.d. 1602 Illegal Gambling

Possession of Gambling Paraphernalia or Materials. The possession of any gambling paraphernalia and other materials used in the illegal numbers game operation shall be deemed prima facie evidence of any offense covered by this Act. Liability of Government Employees and/or Public Officials. a) If the collector, agent, coordinator. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. PRESCRIBING STIFFER PENALTIES ON ILLEGAL GAMBLING. WHEREAS, Philippine Gambling Laws such as Articles 195-199 of the Revised Penal Code (Forms of Gambling and Betting), R.A. 3063 (Horse racing Bookies), P.D. 449 (Cockfighting), P.D. 483 (Game Fixing), P.D. 510 (Slot Machines) in relation to Opinion Nos. 33 and 97 of the Ministry of Justice, P.D.

Violation of PD 1602 ^Featured

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Sto Domingo MPS on campaign against illegal gambling arrest of Dolores Abellano y Alondra, 54 years old; Meriam Alondra y Nuñez, 50 years old; and Maura Galvan y Torreon, 50 years old, all married, and residents of Purok-4, of aforesaid barangay while actually engaging in illegal gambling, locally known as “Tong its”, at about 3:15 PM of February 21, 2017 (Tuesday), at Purok-6, Brgy. Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay.

Confiscated from the place of incident were one (1) set of playing card, and bet money amounting to Php 154.00 in different denominations.

Subject arrested suspects and confiscated pieces of evidence were placed under the custody of said police station for filing of appropriate case against them in court.

Ra 1602 Illegal Gambling

P.d. 1602 Illegal Gambling