News from Baguio City, Philippines - The Supreme Court has officially ruled that local villages and towns have the right to organize fundraising activities, including bingo games, without the need to apply for permission from PAGCOR or any government agency.
This ruling originated from the demands of three villages in Baguio City - Trancoville, Military Cut-Off, and Outlook Drive. Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Ting stated that the high court affirmed the local autonomy of village units under the 1987 Constitution, as long as the activities are legal and for community welfare, they can be organized independently without additional approval from national or local governments.
Ting added that the decision also follows the "Republic Act No. 9487" (the PAGCOR Charter), which explicitly states that gaming activities hosted by local governments are not subject to the rules of the national gambling regulatory body, such as PAGCOR.
However, the Supreme Court has not yet published the full text of the decision, and further details are still to be clarified.
This ruling indeed sends a signal that the grassroots have more autonomy to raise funds for practical purposes. However, how this will be implemented and how to prevent illegal exploitation of this ruling now depends on the execution and transparency of the Barangay and local law enforcement agencies.
Do you think this is a loosening of restrictions for the community, or is it opening another "legal gray area"?
The Supreme Court has officially ruled that local villages and towns have the right to hold fundraising bingo games without the need for approval.
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Living in this country is so unfortunate.
Terrifying as Phi
"Blindly high"
Looking at it, Old Du still has some methods.
Xiaoma has his own way of governing the country, but only one way, which is to slaughter his own people like pigs.
LOL, which country has ever done this?
The national treasury is out of money; you need to find funding yourself.
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