Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December
Republic Act No. 229, enacted on June 9, 1948, prohibits cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai on December 30 each year, commemorating the martyrdom of national hero Jose Rizal. Mayors of municipalities and chartered cities are required to establish committees to oversee the proper observance of Rizal Day, which includes ceremonial activities such as lowering the Philippine flag. Violations of this Act can result in fines up to two hundred pesos, imprisonment for up to six months, or both, with additional penalties for mayors and organizational leaders. The Act emphasizes the importance of honoring Rizal's legacy through organized celebrations.
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- What is Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December about?
- Republic Act No. 229, enacted on June 9, 1948, prohibits cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai on December 30 each year, commemorating the martyrdom of national hero Jose Rizal. Mayors of municipalities and chartered cities are required to establish committees to oversee the proper observance of Rizal Day, which includes ceremonial activities such as lowering the Philippine flag. Violations of this Act can result in fines up to two hundred pesos, imprisonment for up to six months, or both, with additional penalties for mayors and organizational leaders. The Act emphasizes the importance of honoring Rizal's legacy through organized celebrations.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 229?
- Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December (Republic Act No. 229) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December enacted?
- Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December (Republic Act No. 229) was enacted on Jun 9, 1948.
- What is the citation for Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December?
- Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December, Republic Act No. 229, Jun 9, 1948 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 229
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 9, 1948
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 229
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT COCKFIGHTING, HORSE RACING AND JAI-ALAI ON THE THIRTIETH DAY OF DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR AND TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE PROPER CELEBRATION OF RIZAL DAY IN EVERY MUNICIPALITY AND CHARTERED CITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. The existing laws and regulations to the contrary notwithstanding, cockfighting, horse racing and jai-alai are hereby prohibited on the thirtieth day of December of each year, the date of the martyrdom of our great hero, Jose Rizal.
SECTION 2. It shall be the official duty of the mayor of each municipality and chartered city to create a committee to take charge of the proper observance of Rizal Day Celebration of each year, in which he shall be the chairman, which shall be empowered to seek the assistance and cooperation of any department, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the Government, and the local civic and educational institutions. Among the ceremonies on Rizal Day shall be the raising of the Philippine flag at half mast in all vessels and public buildings.
SECTION 3. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act or permit or allow the violation thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding two hundred pesos or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, at the discretion of the court. In case he is the mayor of a municipality or a chartered city he shall suffer an additional punishment of suspension from his office for a period of one month. In case of partnerships, corporations or associations, the criminal liability shall devolve upon the president, director, or any other official responsible for the violation thereof.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 9, 1948
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 44, No. 8, p. 2627 in August 1948
Cite This Law
Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December, Republic Act No. 229, Jun 9, 1948 (Philippines)
Prohibition Against Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-alai Every 30th of December, Republic Act No. 229 (Phil. 1948)
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