a law maker Cayetano in our country Philippines calls for the rejection of legeslative bills for the successive passing of franchise bills for online cockfight betting firms. reason is, many lives had already been ruined because of the online "sabong" in the country. there was a news about a local celebrity who loses his fortune because of online betting. the article mentions the lad who was arrested for failing to pay debt of more than $10k.
Online cockfighting and gambling have been described by former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano as the “new pandemic” that requires immediate government action in order to save Filipino families from social, moral and economic degradation.
https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/22/cayetano-online-sabong-gambling-are-the-new-pandemic/not sure if he will suceed with his campaign. its governed by the big boys in the country namely Atong Ang. it could just be Cayetanos election gimmick since he is running for a position again but he has a good intention.
anyone who isnt from philippines, may really find this animal cruelty which may only exist underground but this cockfighting is already part of the culture. even when i was a kid i already been exposed to mini cockfighting arena every festival where people bet for the lives of the roosters.
government is also earning from these betting firms which is why its becoming a usual to approve bills.
should the government risk the teens today knowing that cockfighting arenas can routinely operate everyday online?
Obviously that Man is only seeking for attention because of the Near coming Political election in the philippines and also obviously he wanted to gain popularity because he is a Loser in the former election.
Now that Online Cockfighting is gaining really a great return , He wanted to be heard with this.
and also the term should changed as "Former Lawmaker" and not a lawmaker.