SC allows 3 Baguio barangays to hold bingo games for fundraising

BAGUIO CITY — The Supreme Court (SC) has allowed three barangays in Baguio City to hold bingo games for fundraising efforts even without permits, spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting said Wednesday.

SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting said Barangay Trancoville, Military Cut-Off, and Outlook Drive were allowed to hold the bingo games even without permits from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) or any national or local government office.

“The SC highlighted that barangays have local autonomy under the Constitution, allowing them to run activities that benefit their communities and raise funds, as long as these are lawful,” she said in a briefing.

She also cited Republic Act 9487, which amended PAGCOR’s Charter.

“Games managed by local government units are not covered by PAGCOR’s rules,” Ting said. —VAL, GMA Integrated News