BAGUIO CITY – Even as jueteng is in full operation here, gambling dens
operating in public locations in the city continue to defy anti-gambling groups
and Catholic Church authorities who are wondering why government officials like
the police can’t stop these.
The gambling dens, reportedly
sanctioned by some barangay officials and “masquerading as bingo socials
fund-raising activities” are operating despite a directive from Mayor Mauricio Domogan banning all kinds of
non-family oriente4d games even in barangays, parks and public places.
Slaughter Compound has bingo den
reportedly financed by a lowlander raking in bettors’ money supposedly for
noble “barangay improvement projects.”
Located in Barangay Sto. Niño,
the area is a favorite “location” of bingo operators because of its strategic
location at the Central Business District.
The barangay that holds its
annual fiesta starting November to February, has become a perfect front for
gambling operations at its covered multi-purpose building at the village’s
entrance.
Another operation of
bingo-socials fund drive is being operated along Otek St. here, almost a
stone's throw away from the Baguio City Hall and Baguio City police.
From time to time, its operations
are stopped by officials when complaints and media reports reach them.
Most of the time however, its operation is left untouched.
For two weeks now, the operation
at the Slaughter Compound has also not been noticed by police, even as Baguio
City police Director Senior Supt. Jesus Cambay said he will not give clearance
for these kinds of activities.
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