
Injured horse racing jockeys miss out on compensation from P80M welfare fund
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There were 20 reported injuries suffered by jockeys in 2022, but they were not provided compensation from the Jockeys and Horse Trainers Injury, Disability, and Death Compensation Fund
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit found out that horse racing jockeys and horse trainers who sustained work-related injuries have been unable to utilize a welfare fund of over P80 million.
COA stated in a 2022 audit report