Online sabong(File photo) MANILA - Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said President Rodrigo Duterte's order to stop the e-sabong operations in the country is an affirmation of the Filipino values that keep the country strong. Cayetano said Duterte's decision to order the immediate termination of e-sabong solidifies his position that the activity is "harmful" to the people and the nation. Cayetano said what the government earns from these online gambling operations pales in comparison to the losses the people incur in terms of gambling debt, crime, and the breakup of families, among others. "The Bible says a man reaps what he sows. E-sabong may have been generating some income for the government, but the cost has been too heavy on the lives of the people," he said. "We want to thank the President for hearing the effect on the values of our next generation. Maraming maraming salamat, Mr. President." Duterte made the announcement to
GLOBE Fintech Innovations Inc. (GFII) admitted in a statement it has no power to “completely prevent individuals with criminal intent” in engaging minors to participate in e-sabong. A lawmaker, however, has and asked those with that power to pull the plug on the online cockfight gambling platform. GCash-operator GFII, however,…
“Contrary to what was said last hearing, there is nothing in PAGCOR’s charter requiring them to seek authorization from the President for any action to proceed. While Section 7(e) of their charter gives authority to the President to direct and authorize the performance of other functions or duties, it does not mean that PAGCOR is not allowed to do anything without the President's permission,” Poe pointed out.