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Cockfighting, referred to locally as “sabong”, is a customary activity that enjoys significant popularity and social acceptance in the Philippines. Nevertheless, it is subject to government oversight, and regulations have been established to guarantee its conduct in a humane and secure manner. This study focused on the factors influencing the community to cockfight and the challenges of police officers in suppressing illegal cockfighting in the municipality of Anao-aon, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. Quantitative-descriptive research design using survey method was used.Participants were 80 residents and 41 police officers chosen purposefully. Researchers-made instrument was utilized which was subjected to validation by experts in the field of criminal justice, language, and research. Mean, standard deviation, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation were employed to analyze the data after satisfying the normality assumption. Results showed that the residents played cockfight as a source of income and livelihood which provides easy to earn and somehow improve their quality of life. Despite the activity was insufficient to suffice their needs and not all gambling players perceived that gambling activity was a form of investment that could double or triple the money, the cockfight gambling still provides genuine happiness to the residents for thisaroused their interest to apply strategies to win. This game changed their negative moods to positive for the actual cockfight gave them pleasure.The activity helped the residents to think critically applying the best strategies to win. Every player had stories of winning and losing the game which served as a lesson learned that built their character and boosted their confidence to invest and continue the game. Moreover, the mountainous location of the gambling venue, lack of cooperation among the residents, billable charges, and political support were the prevailing challenges encountered by the police officers in suppressing illegal cockfight gambling. |
