President Duterte said he would not be surprised if some police officers were involved in the disappearance of several sabungeros, adding that scalawags in the service cannot be avoided. President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential Photo) "I'm not surprised. I'm sure you are not also, kasi minsan may...
LAGUNA – Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Antonio C. Yarra of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4A has ordered the relief of police personnel linked to online cockfighting or e-sabong abductions. A statement released by PRO 4A on Wednesday, March 23, identified...
The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Monday said eight suspects tagged in the disappearance of at least six cockfight enthusiasts are now facing kidnapping and illegal detention cases. CIDG Director Eliseo Cruz reported this to the Senate Committee...
Malacañang explained that President Duterte only wanted Congress to be cautious before deciding on suspending the operations of e-Sabong (electronic or online cockfighting), reminding them that the activity helps keep the economy afloat amid the pandemic and successive oil price hikes. Acting...
At least eight people have already been identified to be responsible in the case of more than 30 cockfighting gamers, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said on Tuesday, March 15. In a briefing with the President aired on Wednesday, March 16, Año said the...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III on Thursday, March 10 pushed for the suspension of ‘e-sabong’ (cockfighting) operations, as he underscored the authority of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) tto ‘motu propio’ act on the recommendation of the Senate committee on...
Senator Christopher ’’Bong’’ Go said on Thursday, March 9 that law enforcement should have been more proactive in dealing with the matter of the missing 34 ‘sabungeros’ (cockfight aficionados). Go, chairman of the Senate health and demography committee, issued the statement after...
The House of Representatives members who backed the legislative franchise applications of online cockfighting or "e-sabong" operators should be ashamed of their actions following Malacañang's order for a thorough probe on the case of the over 30 missing "sabungeros", said a former congressman. "I...
Malacañang has ordered a thorough investigation on the disappearances of individuals involved in e-sabong (electronic cockfighting) and likewise directed an inquiry into online sabong licensees for possible violations. Palace memorandum ordering a thorough investigation on the disappearances of...
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...
Businessman and gaming operator Charlie Tiu Hay Sy Ang, more popularly known as Atong Ang, on Friday appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs’ continuation of its investigation into the disappearance of more than 30 online cockfight enthusiasts. atong ang senate...
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...
