Tag: Anti Game-Fixing Act

Jinggoy Estrada reveals list of ‘banned’ MPBL players for game fixing

(DUGOUT PH) MANILA—Senator Jinggoy Estrada dropped a bombshell on Wednesday when he named the players the MPBL recently banned for alleged game-fixing schemes. During a hearing called by the Senate committees on sports and games and amusement regarding a proposed Anti-Game Fixing Act, Estrada, also the team owner of the San Juan Knights franchise playing…
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Philippine Senators Advocate for Stricter Penalties for Sports Game-Fixing

(THE PEOPLE’S NETWORK) Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Christopher “Bong” Go have called for amendments to Presidential Decree 483, advocating for harsher penalties for game-fixing in sports. These include life imprisonment, hefty fines, and perpetual bans for those involved. The Department of Justice has expressed support for these amendments, which align with the state policy prioritizing…
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Senate tackles bill vs game-fixing

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines – A bill pushing for a law against game-fixing and also promoting professionalism in sports has been raised before the Senate Committee on Sports Wednesday. The Senate Sports Committee discussed Senate Bills No. 40, 1560, 1641, 1855, 2100 and House Bill no. 4513, which has already been approved in third and final…
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PRIB PHOTO: Estrada bats for stiffer penalties vs game-fixing

𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗩𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘-𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗜𝗡𝗚: Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada expressed hope that proposed measures to prohibit game-fixing will finally get the approval of the Senate. Estrada, during the hearing of the Committee on Sports on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, stressed that game-fixing had plagued Philippine sports, particularly basketball, for a long time slowly destroying the credibility…
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Jinggoy seeks stiffer penalties vs game fixers

(BUSINESS MIRROR) SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants more severe penalties—including life imprisonment and substantial fines—against individuals who will be found guilty of manipulating games in professional or amateur sports in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting the integrity of sports activities…
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Passage of bill seeking stiffer penalties vs. game-fixing pushed

(PCI) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Monday pushed for the passage of a bill imposing more punishments including life imprisonment and hefty penalties against persons found guilty of game fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving…
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Mas mahigpit na parusa vs game-fixing sa sporting events, nais isabatas ni Jinggoy

(SMNI NEWS) NAIS ni Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada na patawan ng mas mabigat na parusa, kabilang ang habambuhay na pagkakakulong at malalaking multa, ang mga indibidwal na mapatutunayang sangkot sa game-fixing sa mga propesyunal o amateur sporting event sa bansa. “Kailangan na itaguyod natin ang tunay na diwa ng patas na paglalaro at kahusayan ng mga atleta…
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Jinggoy seeks stiffer penalties vs game-fixing in sporting events in PH

SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada wants more severe penalties, including life imprisonment and substantial fines, against individuals who will be found guilty of game-fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. “It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and athletic excellence, preserving and protecting the integrity of sports activities…
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