Three 'sugadores' caught playing Tong-its in Tabuk City

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Three men who were in the middle of playing Tong-its did not escape law enforcers when they were reported by a concerned citizen on Monday afternoon, July 7, 2025.

On said date, the Tabuk City police received a call informing them of an ongoing gambling in Dagupan Centro. This alerted the agency, which dispatched its personnel to the area where they confirmed the illegal activity.

The three involved individuals were apprehended by the responding cops and taken to the Tabuk City Police Station along with the cash bets and the gambling paraphernalia found at the scene. Authorities say the three will be facing charges for violation of Presidential Decree 1602.

Tabuk Chief of Police, PLtCol. Benson Macli-ing, thanked the community for its cooperation in addressing illegal activities in the city by alerting the police officers of ongoing incidents in their area.

“We thank the public for their quick reporting of illegal activities. Together, let us continue working toward a safer and more orderly community,” he was quoted saying.