Cayetano drums up support to fight e-sabong, online gambling

By Billy Begas

Former Speaker and incumbent Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano urged parents, teachers, religious leaders, and other organizations to speak up against e-sabong and other forms of online gambling.

“Parents, teachers, mga pari, pastor, ministro, mga imam, we have to speak up para ‘di lumaganap ang bisyo na ito na makakasira sa ating mga values,” Cayetano said.

Unlike physical gambling, Cayetano said e-sabong and other forms of online gambling are difficult to regulate.

“Choice naman ng tao kung ano ang pastime niya, kung tingin niya ‘yung pag-ka-casino o pagto-tong-its sa bahay o pagsasabong. Ang point ko lang po, whether you do it at home or sa casino or sa sabungan, may regulasyon ‘yan. ‘Pag ‘yan (online gambling) po ay pinayagan ng lahat, imagine, pwedeng nasa eskwelahan ang anak mo, nagsusugal. Pwede y’ung nagtratrabaho ka, nagsusugal ka,” Cayetano pointed out.

In September, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill that would grant the e-sabong outlet Lucky 8 Star Quest, Inc. a 25-year legislative franchise.

Shortly after, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises approved the measure granting a 25-year franchise to Visayas Cockers Club Inc.

Citing the social ills that come with online gambling, Cayetano said he is optimistic the public will resist efforts to promote and legalize these vices.

“I’m hoping that we come to a realization as a people na meron talaga tayong dapat ipagbawal,” Cayetano added.

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