10/02/2026
𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
February 9, 2026
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴-𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗳𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
The Municipal Government of Matag-ob clarifies that the gamefowl breeding program is a lawful livelihood initiative, not a gambling project.
Gamefowl breeding is a recognized agricultural activity, distinct from gambling, and operates within existing national regulations. The Municipal Government of Matag-ob does not fund betting or cockfighting events. The program is limited to animal breeding, basic management, and livelihood training for local farmers.
Under Section 17(b)(2)(iv) of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160), municipalities are expressly mandated to provide livelihood and other pro-poor projects as part of their basic services and social welfare functions.
Livelihood programs must reflect local realities and lawful economic activities. Teaching residents how to breed livestock responsibly is enabling self-reliance, not promoting gambling.
The Municipal Government of Matag-ob remains committed to legal, transparent, and community-based livelihood development.
