There’s no pastime in the Philippines that is as popular and as old as sabong (cockfighting). Before the Spaniards came, it was already around and well loved by Filipinos, mostly men and young boys. In all Philippine cities, Philippine provinces, towns, and practically every barangay (42,000 all), cockfighting derbies and hack fights rule.

In the Island nation, Sabong is the most popular sport. However, even though Sabong is a legal sport in the Philippines and you can bet as much as you wish in local betting shops, online betting in this sport is not authorized by the local government.

E-sabong or the placing of online bets during live cockfighting games is being regulated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor). The e-sabong industry generates P640 million a month in revenues for the government, Duterte has said.

Sabong, also known as cockfighting, is one of the most ancient sports in the Philippines, being really very traditional in the country. For years and years, the population of the Philippines has been having fun with this sport and, of course, trying to make some money with it.