Problems Encountered by the PNP Personnel in the Operation on Illegal Cockfighting or Tupada during Pandemic

Philippine National Police (PNP) enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order, and ensure public safety and internal security with the active support of the community. They have a massive role in preventing illegal doings and activities that are in the community. In this time of the pandemic, front liners are among those chosen to protect the people from the virus and, at the same time, work as a law enforcement body of our government. This study aimed to determine the PNP's problems in the Illegal Cockfighting operation during this pandemic. The researchers collected data regarding the different factors and difficulties encountered in Tupada's illegality. Results show that people are more likely to engage in illegal trades and bets when no regulations exist. The overwhelming majority of people who took the survey agreed that PNP must deal with the problem of illegal cockfighting. Lawbreakers, on the other hand, must be apprehended more precisely. There are also concerns about PNP bribery and the involvement of uniformed officers. The PNP should toughen sanctions for repeat offenders to solve this societal problem. They must be more proactive in light of the global pandemic and safeguard PNP principles and ethics.