Amend Horse Race Days under RA 309

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Republic Act No. 2325: Amend Horse Race Days under RA 309

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amend Horse Race Days under RA 309

Law: Republic Act No. 2325

Decision Date: Jun 19, 1959

An amendment to Republic Act No. 309, Republic Act No. 2325 expands the number of days for horse races in the Philippines, allowing licensed individuals and entities to hold races on Sundays and certain Saturdays, with specific days reserved for races held by different organizations.

Law Summary

Reserved Racing Days for Specific Organizations

Certain days are reserved for races held by specific charitable organizations:
- Philippine Tuberculosis Society:
  - Second Sunday and first Saturday of each month.
  - Fourth Sunday of March for the national Grand Derby Race.
- Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office:
  - Fourth Sunday of February, April, June, August, October.
  - Third Sunday of December.
- White Cross, Inc.:
  - Fourth Sunday of January, May, July, September.
  - Second Saturday of January, April, July, October.

Special Authorization for Other Saturdays

Other Saturdays not reserved for the above organizations are reserved for races authorized by the President of the Philippines.
Such presidentially authorized races must serve charitable, relief, or civic purposes.

Legal Effectivity

This amendment takes effect immediately upon approval.
The law was approved on June 19, 1959.

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