READ | DILG Bans Online Gambling for All Personnel, LGU Officials
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued Memorandum Circular 2025-082 prohibiting all DILG personnel, employees of its attached agencies, and all elected and appointed local government officials from accessing online gambling platforms or engaging in any form of online gambling.
The directive, in line with the 1987 Constitution, R.A. 6713, and existing presidential issuances, extends the existing prohibition on casino gambling to include online platforms, which the Department says pose an equal — if not greater — threat to the integrity of public service.
“Public office is a public trust. Engaging in online gambling undermines the credibility of our institutions and diverts public servants from their sworn duty to serve with integrity, competence, and loyalty,” the circular states.
Violators will face administrative and/or criminal sanctions under pertinent laws, rules, and regulations. The order takes effect immediately.
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