State regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) could lose its licensing powers over casinos following the deadly Resorts World Manila’s incident last week.

At Wednesday’s joint inquiry on the casino attack, leaders of the Philippine House of Representatives proposed to amend PAGCOR’s chapter to remove its regulatory functions over casino operators.

Majority leader Rudy Fariñas said they will review Republic Act (RA) 9487, “with a view of amending it and repealing altogether” Presidential Decree (PD) 1869. Passed in 2007, RA 9487 extended PAGCOR’s franchise for another 25 years and also granted the state-run agency the authority to operate and license casinos as well as gaming and entertainment clubs in the country.

“By the directive of the Speaker, we will file a bill removing [the licensing power of PAGCOR],” Fariñas said during the probe.