12/06/2025
Stop online gambling
Yesterday, I had the saddest jeepney ride I have ever experienced…
I was right behind the driver, a Manong, probably in his late fifties. Whenever we had a delayed stop, he would check his phone and try to spin a few more slots on Bingo Plus. When we had a really long stop, he kept loading 50 peso with gcash, losing it quickly, and reloading…
Sad to think, he easily blew all his earnings for work in the day… in minutes. It was one of the most depressing rides I have ever had.
We all may have vices… I mean gambling has always been deep rooted in culture here. Just look at perya or sabong. But grabe, it just seems like online gambling has completely taken over. Billboards everywhere, ads in apps, random text messages… even slot machines being modeled by Miss Universe contestants on coronation night, talking about being “empowered”.
As I watched Manong, I couldn’t help but think…
Gcash, please disconnect from gambling websites. It is just too easy 😞
Just couldn’t help but share my sadness and thoughts. That is all.
