Comments on: Sagada Folks Against Gambling

By: djanggoroti

djanggoroti — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:27:25 +0000

Trublue, you hit the nail in the head. Ordinances, republic acts, PD this, RA that, are merely suggestions
What needs to be done is to pressure the local officials or face a recall, if there is such a thing over there.

By: Manja

Manja — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:00:32 +0000

Some provisions of PD 1602 were superseded by RA 9287, also known as the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law. It is true that we do not need a local ordinance to penalize the conduct of illegal gambling. RA 9287 only needs to be implemented. So the bigger problem is whether the executive department of Sagada, from the Mayor to the Barangay captains, is capable of enforcing this law. It is a challenge for them - and i hope those who signed the petition will continue to be advocates of moral laws even during election time - this way, we can have moral leaders who are able to walk their talk :)

By: TruBlue

TruBlue — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:49:09 +0000

Let’s not kid ourselves with implementations of littanies of ordinances, republic acts, or what-have-you. Not in a country wherein the legislators are the law breakers.

By: Igolot

Igolot — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:07:20 +0000

Do we really need to have an ordinance to implement anti-gambling operations or can we not merely implement PD 1602 without an ordinance?

I still remember the time when Aspilan (as Chief of Police of Sagada) was able to apprehend gambling operators in Sagada without the need for a municipal ordinance.

Correct me if I am wrong but there are municipalities and cities in the country without municipal ordinances or city ordinances against gambling but are able to raid gambling dens.

Please enlighten us Manja since you are an attorney.

By: Manja Bayang

Manja Bayang — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:21:51 +0000

Initially, i did not know how to react to the petition. Immediately, names and faces of persons involved in these gambling activities came to mind. Finally, how about the sanguniang bayan passing an ordinance against gambling? I hope that the petition will not just end up as a list of names and signatures. :)

By: Pureza

Pureza — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:25:32 +0000

The act of stopping the open gambling activities in Sagada is commendable. We support. The future of the younger generation is at stake if this kind of values is tolerated openly. The enculturation of gambling in the community might be perpetuated if nobody says ‘NO!’

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:05:45 +0000

I agree with what Trublue said. Involve the clergy! And alo past/former elected officials! Also the Mountain Province Watch Group. Let them sign the petition. Pagsayaatan ti ili daytoy.

By: bill bilig

bill bilig — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:44:43 +0000

Hi Lovelyn,
Thanks. Hoping with you as well that this will bear fruit :-)

Hi Biyaheng Pinoy,
Yes you can! I’m sure the group will appreciate the support of outsiders who have Sagada in their hearts :-)

Hi Trublue,
Good question if the clergy is involved. I think I read some names but not sure if all signed. Thanks.

By: TruBlue

TruBlue — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:19:29 +0000

Hmmmm…where’s the MP watchgroup or watchdogs that were supposed to ensure ethics and morality in the province are well-aligned!

IBesaos and IKilTepAn’s should also sign this petition. I’ve inquired in Pagano’s Blog (Gadit) if
all clergy in nearby towns I mentioned above are part of this campaign.

By: biyahengpinoy

biyahengpinoy — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:17:30 +0000

can i also sign? sana matigil na itong illegal na sugalan.