DILG prohibits employees, LGUs from online gambling

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has prohibited its personnel, employees of attached agencies, and all elected and appointed local government officials from accessing and engaging in online gambling.

Released on Tuesday, Memorandum Circular 2025-082 stated that engaging in online gambling activities “adversely affects the integrity and credibility of government service.”

These agencies include the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), National Youth Commission, Philippine Commission on Women, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, Philippine Public Safety College, and National Police Commission (Napolcom).

Individuals who violate the provisions of the memorandum will face administrative and/or criminal sanctions under pertinent laws, rules, and regulations.

The order takes effect immediately. — BAP, GMA Integrated News