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Philippines’ Cockfighting Kingpin on the Run

Complex web of ‘sabong justice’ hounds controversial Filipino Chinese gaming figure

Our Correspondent
Jan 28, 2026
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A powerful Filipino gaming tycoon accused of complicity in more than 100 murders who has ties to top police officials and judges up to members of the Supreme Court apparently has fled the country, allegedly with the equivalent of P10 billion [US$170 million] in cash, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, raising questions why he wasn’t arreste…

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