Online cockfighting thrives in Philippines despite ban and murders

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Divers searched a lake south of Manila for over a month for bodies linked to cockfighting.
A government witness claims the men were murdered by rogue police for allegedly rigging cockfights during the pandemic.
The victims were involved in 'e-sabong,' or livestreamed cockfighting, which surged in popularity during the pandemic.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte announced a total ban on e-sabong following the disappearances.
Despite the ban, the e-sabong industry continues to thrive three years later.

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