‘E-sabong’ in CL suspended – Baccay
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – PRO3 (Police Regional Office 3) Director Brig. Gen. Matthew Baccay told his men that all “e-sabong” (online cockfighting) operations in the region are temporarily suspended following the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, effective May 3.
“We gave directives to all chiefs of police to see to it that all e-sabong operations are already put on hold and at the same time ensure that there is no PNP [Philippine National Police] personnel engaged in e-sabong operations, either as players or as collectors of protection money,” Baccay said.
He ordered the continuous monitoring of possible illegal operations of e-sabong, and those who continue to defy the suspension can face arrest and be charged in court.
Baccay said the PNP is serious in its anti-gambling campaign, and the “one-strike” policy on police officials will be in effect.
The Central Luzon (CL) top cop also announced that since January 1, a total of 886 anti-illegal gambling operations were launched, which resulted in the arrest of 3,878 individuals and confiscation of P1,354,967 cash bets.
“Gambling addiction like illegal drugs robs the rationality of a person both young and old as it affects both his potential and productivity. It causes a threat to the community when an individual is forced to do something to sustain his or her gambling addiction,” said Baccay, warning all PRO3 personnel that those found involved in any illegal gambling activities will be meted with appropriate administrative and criminal charges. By Bernard Galang
