Philippines’ Duterte Seeks to End Lucrative Online Cockfighting Businesses
A breeder holds a rooster before a match in Batangas, the Philippines.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will order the termination of online cockfighting operations, which have been daily raking in millions of dollars in wagers.
Duterte said online cockfighting, known locally as e-sabong, is “working against our values,” and the Interior Department has recommended stopping operations after a review.