CEBU CITY, Philippines -- Despite the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to address the threat of COVID-19, illegal gambling and cockfighting activities continue to flourish
The Pardo Police station arrested seven individuals after they were caught in a cockfighting activity in barangays Bulacao and Cogon Pardo on April 6, 2020, amid the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine . | Contributed Photo
Cebu City Police Office chief Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo Jr., revealed that among those arrested violating the curfew and ECQ were cockfighting aficionados. The recent arrest on Monday, April 6, 2020, netted seven persons in Barangays Bulacao and Cogon Pardo who were engaged in “tigbakay” or illegal cockfighting.
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