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Date: April 23, 2018, 10:01 a.m.
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Published by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation(PAGCOR) on April 23, 2018.
Requested from PAGCOR by C. Concepcion at 10:01 AM on
April 23, 2018.
Purpose: Research Paper
Date of Coverage: 09/23/2013 - 04/23/2018
Tracking no: #PAGCOR-143881745248
Hi! I'd like to get information about 1. Statistical information regarding (legal) gambling addiction in the Philippines and 2. Suicides rates as a result of gambling and its consequences Or any data that I can use to prove that gambling addiction in the Philippines is something that demands attention and action. Thank you!
October 31, 2023 Dear Chaiz Alliana, Greetings! In response to your request dated Apr 23, 2018 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for gambling addiction in the Philippines, please note that while our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance, this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, may we note that the PAGCOR Code of Practice sets out the rules and guidelines on Responsible Gaming which is adopted by all PAGCOR-Operated and licensed entities in authorized gaming establishments, in order to minimize potential harm to the individual players and the community, to prevent gambling addiction and to prohibit underage gambling. To know more about the Responsible Gaming Code of Practice please visit PAGCOR Regulatory. Thank you. Respectfully, James Thaddeus Tismo FOI Officer