TACLOBAN CITY––A village chairman and two other persons were arrested by policemen during an anti-illegal gambling operation Sunday in Baybay City.
Roberto Alojado, 61, the Hibunawan village chairman, was playing “tong-its” around 10:30 a.m. when the police arrived.
Also arrested were Juvy Callej, 52, an employee of the Visayas State University; Gregorio Gonia, 46, a construction worker; and Joselito Dayondon, 55, all residents of Hibunawan.
Seized from them were playing cards and bet money amounting to P1,120, among others.
The suspects were charged for violating the anti-illegal gambling law.
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