1. Concept
| Article 199. Illegal cockfighting. – The penalty of arresto menor or a fine not exceeding 200 pesos, or both, in the discretion of the court, shall be imposed upon: |
| 1. Any person who directly or indirectly participates in cockfights, by betting money or other valuable things, or who organizes cockfights at which bets are made, on a day other than those permitted by law. |
| 2. Any person who directly or indirectly participates in cockfights, at a place other than a licensed cockpit. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code) |
2. Mode of commission
a. 1st Mode
Elements of the offense:
1) The offender directly or indirectly:
a) Participates in cockfights by betting money or other valuable things;
b) Organizes cockfights at which bets are made, on a day other than those permitted by law.
b. 2nd Mode
Elements of the offense:
1) The offender directly or indirectly participates in cockfights;
2) He commits such acts at a place other than a licensed cockpit.
References
⦁ Title 6 – Crimes Against Public Morals, Book 2, Revised Penal Code
