Philippine Racing Commission
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| Sport | Horse racing |
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| Jurisdiction | Philippines |
| Abbreviation | Philracom |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Affiliation | IFHA |
| Affiliation date | 2016 |
| Location | Makati, Philippines |
| Chairman | Andrew Sanchez |
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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]
Associations
The following are the member associations of Philracom:[4]
- 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
References
- ↑ "Presidential Decree 420". Philippine Racing Commission. Office of the President of the Philippines. 20 March 1974. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ↑ "Philracom gains international nod". Tempo. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ↑ "Philracom joins world racing body". Manila Standard Sports. Manila Standard. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ↑ "Associations". Philippine Racing Commission. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
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