18/08/2026
🚫 Government employees are now prohibited from engaging in ANY FORM OF GAMBLING.
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued Resolution No. 2600111, which bans government officials and employees from participating in gambling activities—whether in person or online, and regardless of location or time.
Prohibited acts include:
🎰 Entering or staying in casinos and gambling establishments
💻 Engaging in online gambling such as online casinos, e-bingo, and e-sabong
🎲 Participating in or organizing any other gambling activity
The policy aims to strengthen integrity in public service and uphold the principle that public office is a public trust.
The resolution was published today in The Philippine Star and will take effect 15 days after publication.