The latest survey by the social and cultural research institute "The Fourth Wall" shows that despite the nationwide ban on electronic cockfighting (e-sabong) in the Philippines, unregulated platforms remain active, continuing to promote related gambling activities through social media groups and pri
A recent embezzlement case has emerged in Bacolod City, Philippines, where a 30-year-old woman was arrested by the police for allegedly using her former employer's approximately 900,000 pesos for online cockfighting (sabong) gambling.According to Glenn Montano, the chief of the 10th precinct of Baco
Despite the Philippines having banned electronic cockfighting (E-sabong) nationwide, the industry remains active on the dark web and social platforms. A recent report by the local social science research institute The Fourth Wall reveals that illegal E-sabong is operating through unregulated online
The National Police Commission of the Philippines (Napolcom) announced that 12 officers have been suspended for 90 days as a preventive measure due to their alleged involvement in the highly publicized "cockfighting disappearance case," sparking significant public concern.Rafael Calinisan, Vice Cha
Philippine "Agricultural Development and Agrarian Party" (AGAP) Representative Nicanor Briones was removed from his seat in the powerful "Commission on Appointments" (CA) after being caught watching cockfighting (sabong) videos during a plenary session of Congress, sparking public debate.According t
On the opening day of the 20th Congress in the Philippines, what should have been a solemn agenda was disrupted by a set of photos: two congressmen were caught focusing on watching a billiards match and an online cockfighting game "Sabong" during the session, causing a public uproar.According to ima
Cockfighting, a tradition cherished in many parts of Asia, is rapidly evolving into an exciting new trend in online entertainment. Particularly in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines, cockfighting not only has deep cultural significance but is also beloved by players, and is now revitalizi
The Philippine Department of Justice recently announced that it will initiate a DNA testing procedure for several corpses recently salvaged from Taal Lake, to determine if they are related to previously missing cockfighting practitioners. Some family members of the missing have voluntarily provided
The case of the collective disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts in the Philippines has stirred up again. The Internal Affairs Service of the Philippine National Police (PNP IAS) has called for a suspect who claims to be "Totoy" to submit a formal written statement as soon as possible to help cl
An astonishing twist has emerged in the Philippines' "Missing Cockfight Gamblers Case". Key witness Julie "Totoy" Patindong recently testified, accusing several Philippine police officers of colluding with well-known gambler Atong Ang, and accepting substantial bribes over a long period. Some senior
Charlie "Atong" Ang, a well-known figure in the Philippine gaming industry and dubbed the "Cockfighting King," has been named by the Justice Minister Remulla as a subject of investigation in connection with several mysterious disappearances of cockfighting bettors. Facing the allegations, Ang held a
Recently, a whistleblower known as "Totoy" revealed during an investigation that behind the disappearance of 34 cockfighting participants that shocked the nation, there lies an unexpected "mastermind" — 55-year-old former movie star Gretchen Barretto. Totoy described her as a "key figure" in the org
On June 26, Philippine Justice Minister Jesus Crispin Remulla warned that the mastermind behind the "cockfighting disappearance case" has a powerful influence, even capable of intervening in the judicial system. It is alleged that the mastermind once claimed to be able to "influence the Supreme Cour
The disappearance and murder case of "cockfighting enthusiasts" in the Philippines continues to escalate. On June 25, the Minister of Justice, Remulla, publicly stated that since 2021, the number of missing and suspected murdered cockfighting enthusiasts may far exceed the previously confirmed 34 pe
The mysterious disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts in the Philippines has once again drawn national attention. From the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2022, these men went missing one after another after heading to cockfighting arenas or gambling venues, with the case spanning multiple pro
