Commission Stewards
Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) Resolution No. 18-11, approved on September 22, 2011, clarifies the roles of the Board of Stewards overseeing horse racing. The resolution affirms that the Board, consisting of a Chairman and four licensed members, requires a majority vote for valid decisions, with dissenting opinions recorded. A significant amendment states that Philracom Stewards will serve only as observers without voting rights, and they cannot act as both prosecutor and judge simultaneously. This change aims to maintain impartiality and uphold the integrity of racing governance.
Quick Answers
- What is Commission Stewards about?
- Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) Resolution No. 18-11, approved on September 22, 2011, clarifies the roles of the Board of Stewards overseeing horse racing. The resolution affirms that the Board, consisting of a Chairman and four licensed members, requires a majority vote for valid decisions, with dissenting opinions recorded. A significant amendment states that Philracom Stewards will serve only as observers without voting rights, and they cannot act as both prosecutor and judge simultaneously. This change aims to maintain impartiality and uphold the integrity of racing governance.
- What type of law is PHILRACOM Resolution No. 18-11?
- Commission Stewards (PHILRACOM Resolution No. 18-11) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Commission Stewards enacted?
- Commission Stewards (PHILRACOM Resolution No. 18-11) was enacted on Sep 22, 2011.
- What is the citation for Commission Stewards?
- Commission Stewards, PHILRACOM Resolution No. 18-11, Sep 22, 2011 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- PHILRACOM Resolution No. 18-11
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Horses and Horse Racing
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 22, 2011
PHILRACOM RESOLUTION NO. 18-11
COMMISSION STEWARDS
Excerpts from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) held on 14th of September 2011 at 4th Floor Electra House Bldg., Esteban St., Makati City.
WHEREAS, the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) has the exclusive jurisdiction and control over the conduct of horseracing as provided in Presidential Decree No. 420; HDCTAc
WHEREAS, the Rules and Regulations on Horse Racing, particularly PR 5-A, provides that "The Board of Stewards shall be composed of the Chairman and four (4) members who shall be licensed and accredited by the PHILRACOM. A majority vote of the Stewards shall be necessary for a valid act, ruling or decision of the Board. The reason for dissenting vote shall be placed on record and duly reported. In case of incapacity of the Chairman and/or member during a particular racing day, the Racing Manager shall designate a licensed Steward and, in case of his absence, a licensed Cadet Steward present to fill up the vacancy."
WHEREAS, the provisions is hereby deleted that the Philracom Steward can act as a panel member but instead shall only serve as observer without any power to vote and shall refrain from acting as a prosecutor and judge at the same time.
NOW THEREFORE, the Philracom Board of Commissioners approves, as it hereby approved, that the Philracom Steward, shall only serve as observer without any power to vote and shall refrain from acting as a prosecutor and judge at the same time in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.1 and PR 5-A of the Rules and Regulations on Horse Racing.
APPROVED AND SIGNED by the undersigned Chairman and Commissioners of the Philippine Racing Commission, this 22nd of September 2011 at Makati City Philippines. TAIEcS
APPROVED BY:
HON. ANGEL LOPEZ CASTAÑO, JR.Chairman
HON. FRANCO L. LOYOLACommissioner
HON. REYNALDO G. FERNANDOCommissioner
HON. LYNDON NOEL B. GUCECommissioner
HON. JESUS B. CANTOSCommissioner
HON. VICTOR V. TANTOCOCommissioner
Cite This Law
Commission Stewards, PHILRACOM Resolution No. 18-11, Sep 22, 2011 (Philippines)
Commission Stewards, PHILRACOM Resolution No. 18-11 (Phil. 2011)
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