TASA, PMD Amusement Arena in Tabuk City granted franchise for cockpit operation

Tabuk City, Kalinga―The Tabuk Amusement and Sports Arena (TASA) and PMD Amusement Arena have been granted their franchise to operate and maintain the cockpit for a period of 3 years after the approval of ordinances for their third and final reading.

Councilor Castor Cayaba, one of the authors of the ordinances granting the franchise of TASA and PMD Amusement Arena, moved for approval of the third and final reading of the two ordinances which were unanimously approved by Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) members.

The approvals were made during the regular SP Session at Laoagan Resort, Bulanao, Tabuk City this Monday, March 01, 2021.

Mayor Estraňero’s veto against the ordinances

Earlier, the ordinances granting franchise to operate and maintain the cockpit arena in the city of Tabuk were passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. However, they were vetoed by Mayor Darwin Estrañero.

In his veto message, Mayor Estrañero stated that a certain section contravenes the provisions of DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2020-140. The author of the two ordinances then deleted the afore-cited provision.

Operation of TASA and PMD

Tabuk Amusement and Sports Arena (TASA) is located at Mapaoay, Nambaran while PMD Amusement Arena is at Nasgueban, Appas, Tabuk City, Kalinga.

The grant of franchise allows the operators to hold and/or conduct betting, either directly or indirectly by any means of mechanical, electronic, and/or computerized totalization.

The ordinances stated that no person less than 18 years of age shall be allowed inside the establishment anytime. The operator, manager, or permit holder shall be responsible for strict compliance with the rules and regulations and any violation shall punishable as stated in the law and other applicable ordinances.

It was also mentioned that the operation of TASA and PMD shall be subject to the provisions of City Ordinance No., 001, Series of 2017, enacted on January 9, 2017 or Ordinance Prescribing the Guidelines for the Granting of Authority or License to Operate Cockpit Arena.

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