To raise public confidence in the sport and to minimize infractions of the rules of racing; and c. To improve the breed of Philippine horses and to prevent illegal importation of race-horses.
[6] Racing in the Philippines had its formal start with the establishment of the Manila Jockey Club in 1867 by 100 socio fundadores, members of prominent and affluent Spanish, Filipino, and English families of the time.
[10] The agency also implemented greater supervision over the conduct of the sport and wagering system, instituting live broadcast coverage of the races, photo patrol cameras, and other innovations of the time that protected the interest of the betting public.
The commissioners meet regularly to deliberate upon matters of policy, direct strategy, and formulate and amend Philippine horse racing rules and regulations.
[11] 2020–present: Aurelio "Reli" P. de Leon (chairman); Dante M. Lantin, Jose S. Embang, Jr., Victor V. Tantoco, and Lyndon Noel B. Guce (commissioners).
2019–2020: Andrew A. Sanchez (chairman); Lyndon Noel B. Guce, Dante M. Lantin,[12] Bienvenido C. Niles Jr., Victor V. Tantoco, and Wilfredo Jefferson A. de Ungria (commissioners).
February 7, 2015–February 28, 2019: Andrew A. Sanchez (chairman); Ramon S. Bagatsing Jr., Lyndon Noel B. Guce, Bienvenido C. Niles Jr., Jose P.G.
2011–February 6, 2015: Angel L. Castano Jr. (chairman); Reynaldo G. Fernando, Victor V. Tantoco, Lyndon Noel B. Guce, Franco L. Loyola, Eduardo B. Jose, and Jesus B. Cantos.
2008–2011: Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II (chairman); Gerardo J. Espina, Eduardo C. Domingo Jr., Vergel A. Cruz, Reynaldo G. Fernando, Victor V. Tantoco, and James Erving L. Paman.
2006–2008: Florencio D. Fianza Jr. (chairman); Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II, Eduardo C. Doming Jr., Vergel A. Cruz, Reynaldo G. Fernando, Victor V. Tantoco.
2001–2002: Andrew A. Sanchez (chairman); Jaime A. Dilag, Francis B. Trillana Jr., Lyndon Noel B. Guce, Vergel A. Cruz, Rogelio A. Tandiama, Antonio C. Alcasid Sr., Felizardo R. Sevilla Jr. 1998–2001: Benedicto K. Katigbak (chairman); Eduardo C. Domingo Jr., Ramon R. Balatbat, Eduardo T. Galang, Victor V. Tantoco, Dante R. Arevalo, Enrique P. Romualdez.
1993–1994: Jose C. Avelino Jr. (chairman); Eduardo C. Domingo Jr., Alberto M. de Castro, Francisco Paulino V. Cayco, Antonio M. Lagdameo, Melvin A. Vargas, Danilo A. Marasigan.
Equine Laboratory and Disease Center: located in Carmona, Cavite, the ELCD conducts regular screening for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) using Coggins' test; and cooperates with racing clubs, race horse owners, trainers, and other stakeholders to monitor and maintain the EIA-free status of all horses at the racetracks, stables, and surrounding facilities.
The Academy is structured upon the 'educational cohort model', defined as "purposefully grouped students entering and pursuing a program of study together, characterized by social and cultural processes, shared experiences and interactions, collective efforts, and mutual commitment to an educational goal" (Horn, 2001; Maher, 2001, 2005; McPhail, 2000; Norris & Barnett, 1994; Yerkes, Basom, Barnett, & Norris, 1995).
[15] Corporate Social Responsibility Program [16] Philracom also sponsors charity races for qualified beneficiaries, wherein the prize of the day is donated to the chosen recipient.
The agency also holds regular medical and dental missions for the racing community, blood-letting sessions in cooperation with the Red Cross (national), tree-plantings, clothes donations drives, and other initiatives.