PRO-6 denies links to Iloilo cockfight promotion
By Jennifer P. Rendon
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) has denied any direct or indirect involvement in a promotional cockfighting event scheduled for Dec. 2, 2026, in Iloilo City.
In a statement, PRO-6 clarified its position following the circulation of promotional materials for the cockfighting event on social media and private messaging platforms.
The promotional materials were accompanied by a message claiming that the activity was supposedly connected to an “RD,” or regional director, and intended to support a Christmas party.
However, the message did not specifically identify whether the reference was to a Philippine National Police (PNP) regional director, although sources suggested that it could refer to the regional police chief.
In response, PRO-6 emphasized that it had neither organized, endorsed nor authorized any cockfighting-related activity for the purpose stated in the circulating message.
The regional police office also denied authorizing the use of its name or official capacity to promote the event.
PRO-6 advised the public against immediately associating the promotional materials with the regional police office or any of its officials based solely on the accompanying message, particularly because the identity of the regional director being referenced had not been established.
The police office also urged the public to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it to avoid spreading misleading claims or creating unwarranted associations.
“The office will look into the matter and determine whether its name or any of its officials has been improperly invoked in connection with the circulating promotional material,” the statement said.
PRO-6 further warned that “any established violation will be addressed in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.”
Cockfighting activities in the Philippines are regulated under Presidential Decree 449, or the Cockfighting Law of 1974, which prescribes requirements for licensed cockpits, authorized events and the conduct of cockfighting activities.
The law also provides specific conditions for holding cockfighting events for charitable purposes, including the necessary government authorizations.
PRO-6 has yet to establish whether its name or that of any official was improperly used in connection with the promotional materials.
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