Unlawful Acts Penalized
- Prohibition extends to betting and fraudulent manipulations such as game-fixing, point-shaving, and machinations.
- Applies to basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, chess, boxing, jai alai, sipa, pelota, and all other sports contests, games, or races.
- Betting activities are illegal unless explicitly authorized by law.
Penalties for Violations
- Officials and participants (promoters, referees, judges, coaches, team managers, players): face maximum period prision correccional and fine of ₱2,000, with subsidiary imprisonment if insolvent.
- Syndicates of five or more persons incur the same penalty as officials/participants.
- Other offenders receive medium period prision correccional and fine of ₱1,000, with subsidiary imprisonment if insolvent.
- Government officials/employees involved in enforcement or administration of sports laws face maximum period prision correccional, ₱2,000 fine, lifetime disqualification from public office, and possible deportation if alien.
Protections for Whistleblowers
- Individuals voluntarily reporting violations to the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation, National Sports Association, or law enforcement are protected.
- Arrest, detention, or prosecution of whistleblowers requires prior written clearance from the President of the Philippines or the Secretary of National Defense.
Repealing Provisions
- Repeals Article 197 of the Revised Penal Code and any other inconsistent decrees, laws, orders, or regulations.
Effectivity Clause
- The decree is effective immediately upon its publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation by the Department of Public Information.