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PD 862 Section 1

Section 1

SECTION 1. Section 5 of Presidential Decree No. 810 is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 5. The provision of any existing law to the contrary notwithstanding, the grantee is hereby authorized to hold Basque Pelota games (including the games of pala, raqueta, cestapunta, remonte and mano) on all days of the weeks except (a) Sundays, (b) Independence Day or June 12, (c) Holy Thursday, (d) Good Friday, (e) December 30 and (f) election days: Provided, That games with bets may also be allowed on Sundays upon prior approval by the President of the Philippines for the benefit of charitable or public welfare institutions."

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CitationPD 862 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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