Labella orders study on possible reopening of licensed cockfighting pits

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has ordered the study of guidelines for the possible reopening of licensed cockfighting pits here. There are at least four or five licensed cockfighting pits that were closed…

8 ‘tigbakay’ aficionados nabbed in Lapu, police warn ECQ violators

Alven Marie A. Timtim 04/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police are alert, monitoring and ready to arrest those who continue to commit illegal activities such as gambling amid the enhanced community quarantine. This is the warning of Police Colonel…

Mandaue police collar 8 men for placing bets on billiards game

Norman V. Mendoza 03/07/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu -Eight persons were arrested for placing their bets on a billiards game in Sitio Kanipa-an in Barangay Basak, Mandaue City past 11:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020. Police Captain Arnel Coloscos of the…

CCPO Chief wants to prohibit gambling in wakes

Alven Marie A. Timtim 02/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –If he were to have his way, Police Colonel Engelbert Soriano, director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said that he will discourage all forms of gambling in the city including those that are…

Ferro warns public: Only one gambling table allowed in wakes or else

Alven Marie A. Timtim 02/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are now targeting wakes in their illegal gambling drive in Central Visayas. This developed after Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, Police Regional Office in Central Visayas director, warned the public that…

CIDG-7 nab eight employees of unauthorized Peryahan ng Bayan outlets

Alven Marie A. Timtim 11/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The eight employees from two unauthorized  Peryahan ng Bayan outlets in Cebu City who were arrested in an operation of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7) will undergo inquest proceeding on…

Bilibid flesh trade, 24-hour gambling bared

Inquirer.net 09/13/2019

  MANILA, Philippines–There are other money-making ventures for corrupt officers at New Bilibid Prison aside from the payoffs for hospital passes and good conduct time allowances, according to a former official of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).…

Sinas to police chiefs: No gambling, no golf

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Don’t engage in gambling or even play golf.” Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas, Police Regional Office in Central Visayas director, reminded 52 police chiefs as he emphasized the importance of maintaining their credibility.…

Garma on Tom’s allegations: He can do whatever he wants, he’s the mayor

Zena V. Magto 05/07/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police Colonel Royina Garma shrugged off allegations on multiple issues thrown at her by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña on May 7. Garma, Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) director, said in a…

Mayor Osmeña wants Garma out, Doria as PRO-7 chief

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s tirades against Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Director, Colonel Royina Garma, is far from over. Osmeña said that he would like Garma to be replaced as the city…

Garma sets rules on naming politicians frequenting raided illegal poker house

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police will only reveal the names of public officials and employees who allegedly frequented the illegal poker house that was raided earlier today, February 1, when they can obtain photos and videos showing…

Duljo resident, who served time for illegal gambling, back in jail for illegal drugs

Benjie Talisic 01/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — He spent a month in jail in 2017 after he was arrested for illegal gambling when he was caught playing a card game called “Tong-Its.” This year, Nestor Garsano Jr., 43, of Barangay…

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