ILOILO City – Police arrested six persons engaging in illegal gambling in Baragay Tabucan, Mandurriao district.
They were identified as Loenardo Ojanola; Loenardo Peñasales, 32; Roldan Mercado, 67; Luciano Cabarga, 47; Jovani Salavaria, 33 and Cornelio Ramos, 59.
The suspects – all residents of the village – were caught playing the card game tong-its on March 17.
Recovered from their possession were two sets of playing cards and P710 bet money.
Detained in the lockup cell of the police station, the suspects face charges for violation of Presidential Decree 1602, which prescribes stiffer penalties on illegal gambling./PN
