AN ACT TO PROHIBIT COCKFIGHTING

Republic Act No. 137 June 14, 1947

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT COCKFIGHTING, HORSE RACING AND JAI-ALAI GAMES ON THE FOURTH OF JULY OF EACH YEAR

Section 1. Any provision of the existing law to the contrary notwithstanding, cockfighting, horse racing and jai-alai games are hereby prohibited on the fourth day of July of each year, the birthday of the Republic of the Philippines.

Section 2. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act, or permit or allow the violation thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred pesos or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, at the discretion of the court. In the case of partnerships, corporations, or associations, the criminal liability shall devolve upon the president, director, or any other official responsible for the violation.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 14, 1947

Prohibition of Cockfighting, Horse Racing, and Jai-Alai Games on July 4th

- Cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai games are prohibited on July 4th of each year, which is the birthday of the Republic of the Philippines. (Section 1)
- Any person who violates this Act or permits or allows its violation shall be punished by:
    - A fine not exceeding 200 pesos, or
    - Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or
    - Both fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court. (Section 2)
- For partnerships, corporations, or associations, the criminal liability shall devolve upon the president, director, or any other official responsible for the violation. (Section 2)
- The Act took effect upon its approval on June 14, 1947. (Section 3)