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SC to PAGCOR, PCSO: Remit funds to PSC
By J.Lo
“Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is ordered to account and remit full amount of 5% of its gross income per annum, after deduction of its 5% franchise tax, from 1993 to present in favor of Philippine Sports Commission,” decision penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen read Supreme Court ordered gaming regulator PAGCOR and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to give portion of their income to fund Philippine Sports Commission.
Highest court of the land ruled on petition for mandamus filed by former lawmaker Josseler Guiao in 2016, would compel PAGCOR, PCSO and Office of the President to remit funds to PSC, as mandated by Republic Act 6847 or “Philippine Sports Commission Act.”
In decision high court ruled in favor of Guiao.
“Respondent Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is ordered to account and remit to Philippine Sports Commission 30% representing charity fund of proceeds of six sweepstakes or lottery draw per annum, including its lotto draws, for years 2006 to present,” decision stressed.
Guiao accused PAGCOR of not complying with law’s funding requirements. Section 26 states that portion of PCSO’s draws, as well as PAGCOR’s income, would go to supporting athletes in international competitions like Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games and Olympics.
PAGCOR argued, however, sports commission is not entitled to full 5%, since this share is subject to deductions for payment of 5% franchise tax, 50% share of national government, and 10% subsidy to National Power Corporation.
PCSO, meanwhile, argued commission’s allocations come from sweepstakes draws, not lotto games.
However, Supreme Court found sports commission has been “neglected for decades.”
“Without necessary and sufficient funding for Commission, one cannot expect it to efficiently fulfill its functions…moreover, with insufficient funds, entire existence of Commission is made futile and its role in sports development and nation-building rendered nugatory,” high court said in its decision.
Ruling comes amid calls for stronger support for Filipino athletes following historic medal haul in 2024 Paris Olympics. Gymnast Carlos Yulo won two gold medals, while Aira Villegas and Nesthy Petecio won one bronze medal each in women’s boxing.
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