HB 4559

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 15, 2025

An Act Prohibiting and Penalizing Wagering or Betting on Live Cockfighting Matches, Events, and Activities, Declaring the Operation and Maintenance of E-Sabong Betting Platforms Unlawful, and Designating Such Acts as Unlawful Activities for Purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and for Other Purposes

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The proposal bans any online betting on live cockfighting, cancels existing e‑sabong licenses, imposes prison terms and heavy fines, and orders government agencies to block related websites.

Government AdministrationPublic Order and SafetyInformation and Communications Technology

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Author · Representative

Marlyn Primicias-Agabas
RepresentativePangasinan, 6th District
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HB 1797· Filed Jul 14, 2025
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Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 1455· Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Prohibiting and Penalizing Online Cockfighting or E-Sabong, and Other Forms of Online Gambling, Providing Penalties for Violation Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Rolando M. Valeriano
HB 6972· Filed Dec 18, 2025
An Act Prohibiting and Penalizing Wagering or Betting on Live Cockfighting Matches, Events, and Activities, Declaring the Operation, Promotion, Facilitation and Maintenance of Electronic Sabong (E-Sabong) Betting Platforms Unlawful, and Designating Such Acts as Unlawful Activities for Purposes of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-12-22Rep. Eric L. Olivarez
HB 1876· Filed Jul 15, 2025
An Act Prohibiting All Forms of Online and Off-Site Gambling, Including Online Cockfighting or E-Sabong, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2025-07-30Rep. Bienvenido Jr. M. Abante
SB 47· Filed Jul 2, 2025
Anti-Online Gambling Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Joel Villanueva

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