PHThe Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) has filed criminal and administrative complaints against Negros Occidental 3rd District Board Member Andrew Gerard Montelibano before the Office of the Ombudsman. These charges stem from alleged connections to an illegal online cockfighting (e-sabong) operation discovered on property owned by Montelibano's family corporation in Barangay Alicante, E.B. Magalona town. The operation was uncovered during a police manhunt for a fugitive wanted in connection with murder and frustrated murder. Montelibano stated he was unaware of the e-sabong activities on his property and claimed that someone named Ricky rented the space through his family's office. The PRO NIR emphasized that the complaints are part of the legal process and do not imply guilt, and they have deferred further discussion to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation factually, without overtly favoring either the accused or the authorities. It includes direct quotes from both the police and Montelibano, providing balanced perspectives. There is no evident loaded language or one-sided sourcing.
