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House gives final nod to bills prohibiting e-sabong, strengthening regulation of cockfighting
The House of Representatives approved three bills on their final reading, with one specifically banning e-sabong and related activities.
House Bill No. 11254, which prohibits online cockfighting, passed with 162 affirmative votes, two negative votes, and no abstentions.
Under the proposed law, all permits and licenses for e-sabong operators issued by PAGCOR will be invalidated, and no new licenses will be granted.
Violators of the e-sabong ban face imprisonment of one to 20 years, a fine of at least P500,000, or both, and public officers will also face dismissal and perpetual disqualification from office.
Another approved bill, House Bill 11253, prohibits the establishment of cockpits and related facilities within 500 lineal meters of residential areas, schools, churches, and hospitals.
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