Duterte not willing to suspend esabong, says govt needs revenue

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has justified the continuation of e-sabong (online cockfighting) operations, despite calls from senators to suspend it as a result of 34 missing persons connected to the sport.

On Wednesday, Duterte told lawmakers they would understand his position if they had an idea of just how much e-sabong generated in terms of revenue, revenue which the government now needs.

“I appeal to congressmen to stop meddling with it. It is generating revenue, no one is benefitting there except Pagcor and the big players,” said Duterte, quoted by the Inquirer.

Source: https://agbrief.com/news/18/03/2022/duterte-not-willing-to-suspend-esabong-says-govt-needs-revenue/