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18 nabbed for operating illegal 'swertres' in Cebu

Published Oct 17, 2022 03:17 pm

CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO 7) is not relenting on its campaign to run after operators of unauthorized Small Town Lottery (STL).

Eighteen persons were arrested in the relentless campaign against the illegal numbers game called “swertres” from Oct. 1 to 15, PRO 7 records showed.

Arrested were Esmeraldo Pepino, 50, of Barangay San Antonio, Boljoon, Cebu; Jeseca Cabilla, 22, of Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu; Jhenniely Gortido, 32, of Jaclupan, Talisay City; Marlie Ocañada, 57, of Dumlog, Talisay City; Mary Grace Abaquita, 22, of Pooc, Talisay City; Sherly Ytang, 44, of Jaclupan, Talisay City;

Jean Benlot, 64, of Suba, Samboan, Cebu; Jessie Monares Polloso, 41, of Tigbawan, Tabuelan, Cebu; Jobert Villamor Quebido, 45, of El Pardo, Boljoon, Cebu; Elmero Rodrigo Condes, 62, of Bakhawan, Daanbantayan, Cebu; Laurome Naval Solomon, 40, of Langtad, Naga City, Cebu; Alberto Donan Cañete, 36, of Japitan, Barili, Cebu; Mark Anthony Veloso, 26, of Kawit, Medellin, Cebu; Mark Jhonnel Panugalon, 21, of Santa Lucia, Asturias, Cebu; and Jennifer Quijas Lapiña, 42; Noel Roncesvalles 47, and Jericho Labitad Algaba, 19, all from Carcar City, Cebu.

Suspects will be charged for violating Republic Act 9287 which penalizes illegal gambling, police said.

The mayor of Tabuelan has issued a memorandum instructing the police to shut down all STL outlets operating without mayor’s or business permits.

“All businesses operating in the local government unit must first secure the necessary mayor’s permit and business permit prior to operation and observe the recommended locations and distances from the school and church institution,” Mayor Raul Gerona said.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said clarified those awarded franchise by the agency to operate STL are exempted from securing mayor’s and business permits.

The PCSO said a certification has been issued to Saturn Gaming N' Amusement Corp., which is the lone licensed company to operate STL in Cebu.

Those who were given franchise by PCSO are “exempted from the taxing and other revenue-raising power of the local government,” a portion of the certification which was signed by Glen Jesus Rada, branch manager of PCSO-Cebu, said.

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