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Senators are proposing stiffer penalties and even jail time to players, coaches and others who will be involved in game fixing schemes.  Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go says the Committee on Sports is studying a proposal that aims to institute a law against game fixing and promote...

Senator Jinggoy Estrada is looking to have more severe penalties, such as life imprisonment and substantial fines, against individuals who will be found guilty of game-fixing in professional or amateur sporting events in the country. "It is imperative that we uphold the true spirit of fair play and...

Magnolia big man Ian Sangalang is set to file charges against the Singaporean businessman Koa Wei Quan whose graft cases dragged his name to an alleged game-fixing attempt in the PBA. *Ian Sangalang denies any involvement to any game-fixing activities (FILE/PBA Images)* In a story published through...

The PBA is set to launch its own probe after some of its teams and players got dragged into a graft case against a Singaporean businessman who allegedly tried to influence the results of basketball games in the PBA and the Thailand basketball League. *The name of Magnolia big man Ian Sangalang was...

The House of Representatives unanimously approved on third and final reading Monday afternoon, Nov. 28 a measure that seeks to expand the elements of game-fixing and provides stiffer penalties for such offenses in professional and amateur sports contests. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA...