Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 912)
All Regional Physical Fitness and Sports Development Councils are authorized to utilize cockpits for these purposes.
Derbys and pintakasi during the days allowed by law are authorized as fund generating schemes.
The Regional Directors of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development are tasked with making proper arrangements with owners, managers, and/or operators of licensed cockpits within their respective jurisdictions.
Pursuant to Section 3, paragraph 6 of Presidential Decree No. 604, one function of the Ministry is to conduct promotion and fundraising campaigns according to existing laws to generate resources supporting its programs.
Yes, the Letter of Instructions is subject to provisions of other existing laws, decrees, letters of instructions, and rules and regulations.
Yes, the Letter of Instructions takes effect immediately upon its issuance.
Cockpits are utilized as venues for sports, recreation, and youth activities and as places to hold derbys and pintakasi events that serve as fund raising schemes.
Cooperation with these stakeholders is essential to ensure the proper use of licensed cockpits for authorized activities and successful holding of derbys and pintakasi, supporting youth and sports development programs.
The national policy recognized by the government is the development of sports, recreation, and youth in the country as important goals.