‘Illegal gambling’ sends farmer to jail

ILOILO City – A farmer was nabbed for illegal gambling in Barangay Atabayan, Tigbauan, Iloilo.

The 47-year-old Antonio Calumay was caught on the strength of an arrest warrant around 12:50 p.m. on March 23, police said.

He was detained in the lockup cell of the Tigbauan police station, facing charges for violation of Presidential Decree 1602 that outlaws illegal gambling.

A P30,000 bail bond was recommended for his temporary liberty./PN

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