ILOILO City – Two residents of the component city of Passi in Iloilo province were facing charges for allegedly engaging in an illegal numbers game.
Lolita Palmares, 53, and Bonifacio Tambo, 67, were detained at the Passi City police station, a police report stated.
Officers arrested them separately – Palmares first at 11:30 a.m. last Friday, and then Tambo minutes later.
Both residents were collecting bets for the illegal numbers game “bookies,” stated the police report.
Officers recovered from the suspects gambling paraphernalia and a total of P366 worth of bet money.
Palmares and Tambo may be charged with violation of Republic Act 9287, an Act that increased penalties for illegal numbers games./PN
