Senate action on the pending online "e-sabong" franchise for gambling businessman Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang’s Lucky 8 Star Quest will move only after the case of missing 34 ‘sabungeros’ (cockfight afficionados) has been resolved. This was the stand of Senator Grace Poe, chairwoman of the Senate...
Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Friday, March 4 questioned the decision of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to seek legal guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and leave out the Congress on the issue of “e-sabong” operations in the country. Tolentino,...
There are actually 34, not 31, missing cockfight aficionados (sabungeros) missing arising from their attendance at cockpits in Sta. Cruz, Manila; Sta. Cruz, Laguna; and Lipa city (Batangas) last yearn or involvement in online cockfighting or "e-sabong" operations. This was revealed today, March 4...
Contrary to the claims of Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, President Duterte did not give any go-signal to put a stop to the operations of online cockfight or “e-sabong” amid the investigation into the reported missing 31 cockfight enthusiasts. PAGCOR...
BACOLOD CITY - The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) here has warned its personnel not to engage in online cockfighting or "e-sabong" or they may be charged administratively. Col. Leo Pamittan, Negros Occidental police director, conducted spot inspection on his personnel’s...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa disclosed that vital witnesses might attend the Senate’s second hearing on the case of the 31 online cockfighting enthusiasts who have gone missing on Friday, March 4. In an interview on CNN Philippines, Dela Rosa said one vital witness, who was with a group of...
Two deputy speakers from the House of Representatives--both with a disdain for gambling--have spoken following the Senate’s resolution to suspend online cockfighting ("e-sabong") amid the cases of missing cockfighters. Rep. Eduardo Villanueva (left) and Rep. Bienvenido Abante, Jr. (Photos from...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to uphold the integrity of the country's gaming industry as he backs calls for the suspension of all online cockfighting activities pending the investigation into the cases of the 31 missing...
CEBU CITY — A police official here admitted that it would be a challenge to catch policemen who are into online cockfights or “e-sabong.” Lt. Col. Wilbert Parilla, deputy director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said patronizing “e-sabong” is something that can be...
Senator Francis Tolentino believes that the reopening of cockpits or cockfighting arenas will put to an end to operations of "e-sabong" or online cockfighting, which is now being linked to controversy following the disappearances of dozens of individuals involved in the industry. Senator Francis...
No Senate resolution for the suspension of "e-sabong" permits was sent to Malacañang as of Tuesday, March 1, acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles disclosed. (Photo via Pixabay) Nograles bared this when he was sought for confirmation if President Duterte agreed to suspend all online...
Opposition Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros joined their Senate’s colleagues call in suspending the operation of online cockfighting or e-sabong franchises until the resolution of the 31 missing “sabungeros” or cockfighting enthusiasts is resolved. Senators Risa...
