Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 2325)
Republic Act No. 2325 amends Section 4 of Republic Act No. 309.
It allows horse races to be held all day on Saturdays instead of only on Saturday afternoons.
Private individuals and entities duly licensed by the Games and Amusements Board.
Horse races may be held on Sundays not reserved under the Act, on twenty-four Saturdays as determined by the Games and Amusements Board, and on legal holidays except Thursday, Friday, Holy Week, July 4 (Independence Day), and December 30 (Rizal Day).
The second Sunday and the first Saturday of each month, and the fourth Sunday of March for the national race known as the Grand Derby Race.
The fourth Sunday of February, April, June, August, October, and the third Sunday of December.
The fourth Sunday of January, May, July, and September and the second Saturday of January, April, July, and October.
Other Saturdays are reserved for races authorized by the President of the Philippines for charitable, relief, or civic purposes.
No, races are not allowed on Thursdays, Fridays, Holy Week, July 4 (Independence Day), and December 30 (Rizal Day).
It took effect upon its approval on June 19, 1959.