TITLE:
Meron! Meron! Constructing the Nature of Man in Sabong (Cockfighting)
AUTHORS:
Dexter A. Adriatico, Rommel M. Dascil
KEYWORDS:
Nature of Man, Rational Being of Man in Sabong, Biological Being of Man in Sabong, Sabongeros
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.11 No.5,
May
30,
2023
ABSTRACT: This paper examines the nature of man in the context
of Sabong or cockfighting. It presents the biological and rational being of man
as manifested in cockfighting. This qualitative study employed interviews among
active members of the United Ilocandia Game
Breeders Association (UNIGBA) in Northern Philippines. It reveals that the biological and rational being of man
are evident (meron) in his pursuit for the highest good or happiness through
sabong. The study found that sabongeros continue to engage in sabong at various
stages for various reasons leading to the fulfillment of their goals of
ultimate happiness and self-development, as well as that of other individuals.