Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Sunday said that he issued a directive to all police commanders to take necessary action and responsibility on the cases of e-sabong operations in the country.
The order was in line with the instruction of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr..
“In line with the SILG, Atty. Benjamin Abalos Jr.’s instruction to rid of e-sabong in the country, the PNP commits to an honest and aggressive law enforcement operation towards its optimal success,” Acorda said in a statement.
“I am also sending a warning to all the commanders to take immediate action and full responsibility,” he added.
The PNP chief also said that police officers and commanders found guilty with neglect or involvement in e-sabong would be dealt with accordingly. Vince Lopez