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PD 1869 Section 14

Other Conditions.

Section 14

SEC. 14. Other Conditions. — Place. — The Corporation shall conduct the gambling activities or games of chance on land or water within the territorial jurisdiction of the Republic of the Philippines. When conducted on water, the Corporation shall have the right to dock the floating casino(s) in any part of the Philippines where vessels/boats are authorized to dock under the Customs and Maritime Laws. Time. — Gambling activities may be held and conducted at anytime of the day or night; provided, however, that in places where curfew hours are observed, all players and personnel of the gambling casinos shall remain within the premises of the casinos. Persons allowed to play. — (a) Tourist and/or foreigners who are not residents of the Philippines; (b) Residents with a gross income for the previous year of at least P50,000.00, which fact shall be certified to by the Bureau of Internal Revenue; and (c) The number of guests of the above-mentioned qualified persons shall be limited to two (2) only; provided, that the said guests are at least 21 years of age; Persons not allowed to play. — (a) Government officials connected directly with the operation of the Government or any of its agencies; (b) Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the Army, Navy, Air Force or Constabulary; and (c) Persons under 21 years of age or students of any school, college or university in the Philippines. From these are excepted the personnel employed by the casinos, special guests, or those who at the discretion of the Management may be allowed to stay in the premises. Operation of related services. — The Corporation is authorized to operate such necessary and related services, shows and entertainment. Any income that, may be realized from these related services shall not be included as part of the income of the Corporation for the purpose of applying the franchise tax, but the same shall be considered as a separate income of the Corporation and shall be subject to income tax.

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CitationPD 1869 Section 14 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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