JILIEVO EO 9 E-Sabong Order: What It Suspends and What It Leaves
Nationwide e-sabong operations were suspended on 3 May 2022, and Executive Order No. 9 of 28 December 2022 directs that the suspension continue.
Key facts and contents
- JILIEVO Logro Meaning
- Logro is the pit's word for the odds the bet taker calls between bettors, used in a country where online e-sabong has been suspended since 2022.
- JILIEVO Tupada Meaning
- Tupada is a cockfighting term that PD 449 lists in its definition, in a country where online e-sabong has been suspended nationwide since 3 May 2022.
- JILIEVO Sabungan
- A sabungan, or cockpit arena, stands in a country where online e-sabong has been suspended nationwide since 3 May 2022.
The EO 9 e-sabong order is Executive Order No. 9, signed by President Marcos on 28 December 2022, and it directed that the nationwide e-sabong suspension continue. Its recitals date that suspension to 03 May 2022, so online sabong has been suspended since then. The order is titled “Directing the Continued Suspension of Electronic Sabong Operations Nationwide”, and it sits on top of the Cockfighting Law of 1974 that the order cites first.
What the EO 9 e-sabong suspension covers
Section 1 says all e-sabong operations, including all auxiliary e-sabong operations, “shall continue to be suspended nationwide”. It then names the activities.
| Suspended activity | Section 1 wording |
|---|---|
| Streaming | Live-streaming or broadcasting of live cockfights outside cockpits or cockfighting arenas, or premises where cockfights are being held |
| Betting | Online, remote or off-cockpit wagering or betting on live cockfighting matches, events or activities streamed or broadcasted live, regardless of the location of the betting platform |
The betting limb reaches platforms “situated inside the cockpit or cockfighting arenas” too, so a betting station inside the venue does not escape it. The order takes effect immediately under Section 6.
What the order leaves untouched
| Activity | Under the suspension |
|---|---|
| Live-streaming of cockfights outside the cockpit | Suspended |
| Online, remote or off-cockpit betting on live cockfights | Suspended |
| Traditional cockfights authorised or licensed under existing laws | Not covered |
Section 1 ends with one sentence: “The operations of traditional cockfights authorized or licensed under existing laws shall not be covered by the foregoing suspension.” So a licensed cockfight in a licensed cockpit continues under PD 449 and local rules. The sabungan and cockpit arena rules on ownership and siting describe that licensed side, and the tupada meaning for fights outside licensed cockpits covers the other side of the line.
Who enforces it
Section 2 assigns the roles.
- The PAGCOR coordinates with local government units, other concerned government agencies and private entities on implementation.
- The DILG renders the necessary assistance to the PAGCOR.
- The PNP renders the necessary assistance too, and both take appropriate action against violators in accordance with law.
E sabong news: reports and repeal
Section 3 requires the PAGCOR, in coordination with the DILG and the PNP, to submit regular reports to the President through the Office of the Executive Secretary. That is the reporting line in the text, so any e sabong news on enforcement should be read against it. Section 4 keeps the rest of the order in force if any part is held invalid, and Section 5 repeals inconsistent orders, rules and regulations.
The earlier laws the order cites
The recitals list the instruments behind the order.
| Instrument | What the recital says |
|---|---|
| PD 449 (1974) | Governs cockpits; prohibits cockfights in unlicensed cockpits and other gambling during a cockfight |
| PD 483 (1974) | Prohibits game-fixing, point-shaving and machinations of sports contests, games or races |
| PD 1602 (1978) | Prescribes stiffer penalties for illegal or unauthorised cockfighting |
| Executive Order No. 13 (2017) | Declares activities conducted beyond the territorial jurisdiction of the issuing licensing authority illegal gambling |
| Local Government Code (RA 7160) | Local governments authorise and license cockpits and regulate cockfighting and commercial breeding of gamecocks |
The recitals also mention the PAGCOR’s Regulatory Framework for Electronic Sabong, which covered auxiliary operators and off-cockpit betting stations, and the order’s aim to clarify the scope of existing regulations and pursue a crackdown on illegal e-sabong operations in accordance with law.
FAQ
What does Executive Order No. 9 suspend?
Section 1 suspends all e-sabong operations nationwide, including auxiliary operations. It names two activities: live-streaming or broadcasting of live cockfights outside cockpits or cockfighting arenas, and online, remote or off-cockpit betting on live cockfighting matches.
Are traditional cockfights covered by the suspension?
No. The order states that the operations of traditional cockfights authorised or licensed under existing laws are not covered by the suspension. Those cockfights stay under PD 449 and local rules.
Who enforces the e-sabong suspension?
Section 2 tells the PAGCOR to coordinate with local government units, other agencies and private entities. The DILG and the PNP assist the PAGCOR and take appropriate action against violators in accordance with law.
Where can I read e sabong news about the order?
The order's text is on the Lawphil site, which is the place to read it. Section 3 has the PAGCOR, with the DILG and the PNP, submit regular reports to the President through the Office of the Executive Secretary.