Official page of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) of the Philippines
The GAB logo/seal features: the red triangle representing the three main geographical islands of the Philippines; the six circles, symbolizing the original professional sports/games, under GAB supervision, such as boxing, basketball, jai-alai, billiards, golf and horse racing; and, the two stars, illustrating the Board and the Office of the President, under which GAB operates. The Games and Amusem
ents Board initially started its operation in 1951 with the issuance of Executive Order No. 392. Through this particular law, the powers, duties and functions previously exercised, and performed by: 1) the city and municipal mayors over fronton and basque pelota games; 2) the Boxing and Wrestling Commission over boxing and wrestling; and 3) the Philippine Racing Commission (PRC) over horse racing, were consolidated and transferred to the Board. It must be noted however that on March 20, 1974, the authority over horse racing was divided between the Board and the PRC. On January 6, 1976, the scope of GAB’s regulatory function over professional sports widened as the agency was tasked to likewise supervise and regulate the professional basketball and other professional games in the country. The Board’s regulatory function was also made more specific against anti-illegal gambling operations with the establishment of Anti-Illegal Gambling Unit (AIGU) in January 17, 1992 – which became one of GAB’s units. AIGU initially was composed of personnel appointed by the Chairman of GAB and detailed staff from the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Philippine Racing Commission, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), other offices involved in gaming operations, as well as other law enforcement agencies in the country. On December 28, 1993, the Board assumed part of the overall functions of the Gamefowl Commission, particularly insofar as international cockfight derbies are concerned. GAB has now under its regulatory care other sports and games, practiced nationwide, such as Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Mixed Martial Arts, Billiards, Bowling, Tennis, Table Tennis and Women Boxing. GAB, as an organization, is headed by a Chairman and two (2) Commisioners, supported and assisted by about 161 personnel. Its office is located at the 2nd Floor of Legaspi Towers 200, Paseo de Roxas Makati City Philippines. To make its operations nearer to parties concerned, the GAB has also opened field offices in Cebu City, Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, Zamboanga, and Bacolod City. In the future, the agency intends to create similar offices in other parts of the country.
02/06/2026
This June, the Philippines marks Judiciary Month, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court.
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1265, s. 2026, GAB stands in solidarity with the Judiciary in commemorating this historic milestone under the theme:
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[𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲] – The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) welcomes the first week of the month with pride for being recognized as one of the few agencies nominated during the 2026 Philippine Good Regulatory Principles (PGRP) Recognition and Awards Program held on 25 May 2026 at the ARTA Transformation Hub and Training Center in Quezon City.
GAB received a Plaque of Award in recognition of its active participation and exemplary adoption and implementation of the ten (10) Philippine Good Regulatory Principles, making it one of the recognized government agencies that continue to promote regulatory excellence and good governance in public service.
The recognition underscores GAB’s continuing commitment to improving service delivery, strengthening effective and responsive regulation, and upholding the trust and confidence of its stakeholders.
[𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲] – Officials of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) led by Chairman Atty. Francisco J. Rivera, made a courtesy visit to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to strengthen inter-agency coordination in addressing game-fixing, illegal betting activities, and other emerging concerns affecting the integrity of professional sports in the country.
The meeting centered on possible areas of cooperation between GAB and PAGCOR, particularly in relation to the monitoring of suspicious betting patterns, unauthorized betting platforms, and the use of available regulatory mechanisms to support investigations involving alleged game-fixing activities.
In the meeting, Chairman Rivera emphasized the importance of preserving the integrity of professional sporting events and protecting public confidence in legitimate competitions.
PAGCOR officials and representatives likewise shared insights on PAGCOR’s regulatory processes involving licensed sports betting operators, monitoring systems, and existing protocols concerning complaints and investigations involving betting irregularities.
Both agencies also discussed concerns relating to unauthorized online betting activities, illegal betting websites, and developments involving illegal online cockfighting-related operations being streamed abroad.
The coordination meeting reaffirmed GAB's commitment to intensifying efforts against game-fixing and illegal betting activities, with PAGCOR expressing its full support for lawful and coordinated regulatory action consistent with its mandate.
28/05/2026
𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Commissioner Angel P. Bautista, together with the Boxing and Other Contact Sports (BOCS) Division, supervised the official weigh-in for the highly anticipated ZEUS Fight League (ZFL) event: Reign of Kings, held at the GAB Central Office in Makati City.
See below the official weigh-in results:
𝟓-𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝟑𝟓 𝐥𝐛𝐬
Kerwin Tan 132.7 lbs vs Jason Miralpes 133 lbs
𝟓-𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐥𝐛𝐬
Mark Itaas 123.4 lbs vs Jake Bron 123.7 lbs
𝟑-𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐥𝐛𝐬
Dave Bangguigui 126.3 lbs vs Marvin Malunes 127.7 lbs
𝟑-𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝟑𝟓 𝐥𝐛𝐬
Paolo Cruz 135.5 lbs vs Chester Brian Andres 135.1 lbs
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26/05/2026
𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco J. Rivera together with Commissioners Atty. Manuel S. Plaza III and Angel P. Bautista, welcomed Philippine Jockey Club, Inc. (PJCI) Chief Operating Officer Allan V. Abesamis during a courtesy visit at the GAB Central Office.
Also present were Horse Racing Betting Supervision Division (HRBSD) Chief, Ms. Virginia Macasero, and Senior Sports and Games Regulation Officer, Mr. Jei Sevilla.
The meeting highlighted PJCI’s upcoming races, proposed innovations in horse racing betting formats, and discussions on regulatory compliance. Chairman Rivera also addressed PJCI’s report on unauthorized online horse racing betting operations. Following investigations by the HRBSD and the Anti‑Illegal Gambling Unit (AIGU), GAB formally acted by requesting the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to shut down digital platforms engaged in such illegal betting activities.
In closing, Chairman Rivera reaffirmed GAB’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the integrity of Philippine horse racing, while championing responsible and innovative betting practices. He underscored that these efforts are central to supporting the continued growth and modernization of the sport, ensuring that horse racing remains a trusted, competitive, and celebrated tradition in the country.
Representatives from the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) made a Courtesy Visit to the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) on 19 May 2026 to discuss the implementation of GAB Resolution No. 2026-13, a policy initiative aimed at strengthening and revitalizing the Philippine esports industry.
The Resolution introduces the Special Esports License (SEL), which exempts foreign professional esports players participating in short-term tournaments from the mandatory drug testing requirement previously imposed for the issuance of a professional GAB license. Valid for a specific tournament period not exceeding 30 days, the policy seeks to streamline procedures for international esports participants and organizers while remaining compliant with existing laws and regulations.
During the meeting, both GAB and PESO underscored the importance of fostering a more efficient and globally competitive esports environment in the Philippines, particularly in attracting international tournaments and promoting sports tourism.
PESO officials likewise highlighted the significant economic opportunities brought by major esports events, citing the success of previous international tournaments hosted in the country, which generated substantial tourism activity, media exposure, and local economic impact.
Chairman Rivera emphasized that the initiative forms part of GAB’s continuing efforts to adopt progressive yet legally sound approaches for the development of esports in the country, with minimal red tape and greater private sector participation.
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