Police made the arrests in Puerto Princesa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Philippines.- Police in Jacana, Barangay Bancao-Bancao, Puerto Princesa City, have arrested four men for allegedly participating in rooster fights and gambling. Police seized fighting cocks, paraphernalia such as gaffs and \u20b11,600 in cash. According to The Palawan News, the men are being held at Police Station 1 and will face charges for violating Presidential Decree 1602, which outlaws cockfighting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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