Preamble
WHEREAS, there has been widespread use of pinball machines in amusements places all over the country; WHEREAS, the proliferation of these gambling devices adversely affects the moral regeneration program of the Government under the New Society, especially the youth; WHEREAS, it has come to my attention that there has been indiscriminate issuance of permits and/or licenses to operate pinball and slot machines and other similar devices to the detriment of the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby decree and order: