DILG slams Facebook for inaction on illegal online sabong operation

June 1, 2022 Philippines Crime & Legal Industry Updates

An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) expressed frustration over the continued illegal online sabong (cockfighting) operations on Facebook.

In a news briefing on Wednesday, June 1, DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya admitted that they are saddened by the turn of events where the illegal e-sabong operation can still be viewed on some Facebook accounts.

He said the DILG has sent a formal letter to Meta, the Facebook operator in the country informing them of the Facebook accounts and pages of e-sabong operators that entice the public to bet on the unlawful gambling activity.