Creation of Philippine Racing Commission

Establishment of the Philippine Racing Commission (PRC) under the direct supervision of the Office of the President.
PRC tasked with implementing the declared policy concerning horse racing.

Ensure efficient and unbiased operation of horse racing (excluding betting supervision).
Raise public confidence and minimize infractions of racing rules.
Improve the breed of Philippine horses and prevent illegal importation of racehorses.

Composed of a Chairman and four members.
Members appointed by the President upon recommendation from the Metropolitan Association of Race Horse Owners, Inc.

Chairman: P1,000 monthly allowance; per diem up to P300 per meeting; max total P2,200/month.
Members: P800 monthly allowance; per diem up to P200 per meeting; max total P1,600/month per member.

Exclusive authority over the conduct of horse racing including race scheduling, racetrack safety, prize allocation, and racing security.
Assumes functions from the Games and Amusements Board related to horse racing, except betting supervision.
Games and Amusements Board retains jurisdiction over jai alai, boxing, and wrestling.

Enforce existing laws, decrees, and executive orders related to horse racing.
Prescribe additional rules consistent with the Decree.
Register racehorses, owners, and associations.
Regulate racetrack construction and grant race permits.
Issue, suspend, revoke permits and licenses; collect related fees.
Review and approve rules/regulations by other entities on horse racing.
Supervise race meetings to maintain integrity; suspend events for violations.
Prohibit improper devices, drugs, stimulants affecting horse performance.
Approve budgets and appoint commission personnel including an Executive Director.
Enter contracts and obligations chargeable to the Commission funds.

Impose fines, penalties, and forfeitures accruing to Commission funds.
Modify, suspend, revoke permits or licenses after notice and hearing, or temporarily suspend without hearing for good cause.
Conduct hearings and investigations with adopted procedural rules.
Allow appeals to the President within 72 hours.
Summon parties, subpoena documents essential to investigations.
Delegate members or officers to conduct hearings/investigations.
Perform other incidental or necessary duties to fulfill objectives.

Special fund constituted from 1% of gross receipts from sales of tickets on specific betting events (daily double, llave forecast, jackpot).
Pari-mutuel race receipts continue to fund the Games and Amusements Board separately.
Suspension of licensed jockeys/trainers includes temporary loss of benefits except medical/hospitalization.

Commission on Audit to appoint an auditor and staff to oversee Commission’s financial matters.

All personnel subject to Civil Service Law.
Regular professional/technical personnel exempt from Wage and Position Classification coverage.

Purchases/contracts for supplies or services done by competitive public bidding.
Emergency procurements exempted under specific conditions certified by Chairman.
Bidding not required for purchases under P10,000.
Emergency purchases capped at P50,000 per month.
Award considerations include bidder’s financial responsibility, skill, experience, integrity, compliance, and delivery time.

Until PRC organization, Games and Amusements Board retains transferred functions.
Transfer and retention of personnel clarified; separated employees entitled to retirement or gratuity benefits.
PRC authorized to reorganize National Stud Farm; Farm under Commission supervision pending reorganization.

Inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, and regulations including Republic Act No. 309, as amended, are repealed or modified accordingly.