Seven men were arrested for illegal gambling at the old Ceres Terminal, along Lopez Jaena Street in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City on Thursday.

The suspects were identified as 54-year-old Clemente Asidoy, 33-year-old Jeni Boy Cantiga, 27-year-old Jason Guadron, 36-year-old Edgar Manogas, 40-year-old Jeron Illustrisimo, 28-year-old Rogen Lles, and 27-year-old Rolly Hofileña, all residents of Bacolod City.

Police said the apprehended suspects were caught in the act of playing Cara Y Cruz, locally known as “tumbo.”

The suspects face charges in violation of Presidential Decree 1602, issued by former President Ferdinand Marcos, which implements stiffer penalties on illegal gambling./NC, WDJ