Philippine Racing Commission

Philippine Racing Commission
Sport Horse racing
Jurisdiction Philippines
Abbreviation Philracom
Founded 1974
Affiliation IFHA
Affiliation date 2016
Location Makati, Philippines
Chairman Andrew Sanchez
Official website
www.philracom.gov.ph
Philippines

The Philippine Racing Commission (Filipino: Komisyon ng Karera sa Pilipinas), often abbreviated as Philracom, is the governing and regulating body of horse racing in the Philippines. The organization was established in March 20, 1974 through Presidential Decree No. 420 which was signed by then President Ferdinand Marcos.[1]

In April 2016, the Philracom got accepted as a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.[2][3]

The Games and Amusement Board assists the PRC in regard to betting aspects involving horse racing.[4]

Associations

The following are the member associations of Philracom:[5]

  • Philippine Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Organization
  • Metropolitan Association of Race Horse Owners
  • The New Philippine Jockeys Association
  • Philippine Race Horse Trainers
  • Philippine Racing Club
  • Manila Jockey Club

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Presidential Decree 420". Philippine Racing Commission. Office of the President of the Philippines. 20 March 1974. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Philracom gains international nod". Tempo. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Philracom joins world racing body". Manila Standard Sports. Manila Standard. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Corporate Background – Philippine Racing Club, Inc". Philippine Racing Club, Inc. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "Associations". Philippine Racing Commission. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
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