Cebu councillor proposes ordinance banning gambling advertising with escalating penalties
Cebu City councillor Joel Garganera has drafted an ordinance to turn the city’s gambling-advertising ban into law. The proposal covers advertising across physical, broadcast and online channels, with a warning for a first offence, a P3,000 fine for a second, and a P5,000 fine plus possible permit suspension or revocation for later offences. City committees are studying the draft.
Operators and advertisers in Cebu City could face fines and permit action if the proposed restrictions are approved.