PHFUN Meron Wala Meaning: How Sabong Sides Are Called
Meron and wala are the two sides in a sabong fight: meron means there is and wala means there is none.
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The meron wala meaning is simple: they are the two sides of a sabong fight, and the words come from ordinary Filipino. This page is vocabulary for spectators and readers, and online sabong has been suspended nationwide since 2022. For the wider story, start with the sabong history pillar.
Meron wala meaning: the two sides of the ring
Meron is Filipino for “there is”, and wala is Filipino for “there is none”. In a sabong fight the two words name the two sides, one called meron and the other wala, so the crowd can refer to a side without naming a bird.
| Word | Literal Filipino meaning | Role in a sabong fight |
|---|---|---|
| Meron | There is | One of the two sides |
| Wala | There is none | The opposite side |
A side label is only a label. It says nothing about which bird is stronger, which is why the second pair of words below exists.
Meron and wala: how to read a ringside call
When you watch a licensed cockpit event, the calls at ringside sort the crowd into the two sides. Keep the sequence in mind:
- The two birds are matched, and the two sides are named meron and wala.
- Spectators use those two words to refer to a side without naming a bird.
- The fight runs under the referee, one of the roles PD 449 defines alongside the gaffer.
The words are cultural vocabulary that you will hear at any licensed event. They are not a reason to look for an online stream, because streaming live cockfights outside a cockpit is suspended.
Llamado dehado: favorite and underdog
Llamado and dehado are a different pair from meron and wala. Llamado is the favorite in the pairing and dehado is the underdog, so they describe the expected strength of a side, not its name.
| Pair | What it describes | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Meron and wala | Which side is which | One side is called meron |
| Llamado and dehado | Which side is favored | The favorite is the llamado |
The two pairs answer different questions. Never assume a side name tells you which bird is favored; ask someone at the cockpit which is the llamado.
Where these terms sit in the law
Sabong terms belong to licensed cockpits, which PD 449 regulates, and the sabong license rules explain who issues a permit. Executive Order No. 9 of 28 December 2022 directs the continued suspension of electronic sabong operations nationwide.
| Setting | Status of the vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Licensed cockpit, in person | Cultural language of the event |
| Online or off-cockpit wagering | Suspended nationwide since 2022 |
Whether the e-sabong ban was lifted is answered from the order itself, so read that page before you trust any site that uses these words to sell a stream.
FAQ
What does meron mean in sabong?
Meron is Filipino for there is or there has. In a sabong fight it names one of the two sides, the one called out from the ring.
What does wala mean in sabong?
Wala is Filipino for there is none. In sabong it names the opposite side to meron.
Is meron always the favorite?
No. Meron and wala name sides, while llamado and dehado describe which bird is favored and which is the underdog. The two pairs are separate ideas.
Is online sabong allowed so I can use these terms?
Online and off-cockpit wagering on live cockfights has been suspended nationwide since 2022 under Executive Order No. 9. The terms here are cultural vocabulary, not an invitation to bet.