Local Council Member Under Scrutiny over Gambling Allegations Involving 'Swertres' Games
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A local barangay councilor found herself in hot water when she was arrested for her alleged involvement in illegal numbers games. Mary Ann Dayanap, nicknamed "Ann," was raided by the Minglanilla Police Station at 7:20 PM on May 30, 2025, in Barangay Pakigne, Minglanilla.
Dayanap, aged 45, was caught with numerous numbers combinations for the illegal game. The police didn't find any evidence linking her to King Dragon Gaming and Amusement Corporation or a government-issued ID confirming her operation of the business.
Following Dayanap's arrest, Casamiro Ubanos, 63, a resident of Barangay Tungkop in Minglanilla, was also apprehended. Gambling paraphernalia were confiscated from Ubanos, who was suspected to be involved in illegal numbers games.
Virginia Arias, a 46-year-old resident of Barangay Anopog, Pinamungajan, was also arrested and her possessions containing gambling paraphernalia were seized.
When it comes to Barangay Councilor Mary Ann Dayanap, her case falls under R.A 9287, the law prohibiting illegal gambling.
More arrests are typically indicative of the ongoing crackdown on illegal betting activities, particularly swertres (a local numbers game). This incident underscores the need to maintain public trust in elected officials and promotes discussions on local governance and oversight mechanisms.
While we await further updates from the PNP and local news outlets, let's monitor PNP press releases, Cebu Provincial Police Office reports, or local news outlets like CDN Digital or SunStar Cebu for verified developments.
Stay tuned for deeper analysis and potential implications as the case unfolds. 🕵️♀️💪
- The general-news category in CDN Digital or SunStar Cebu might cover future updates on the arrest of Mary Ann Dayanap, the Barangay Councilor from Barangay Pakigne who was apprehended for her alleged involvement in swertres, a local numbers game.
- As shown in the Gabii of May 30, 2025, the Minglanilla Police Station successfully apprehended one suspect, Casamiro Ubanos from Barangay Tungkop, while investigations into Dayanap's links with King Dragon Gaming and Amusement Corporation and other crime-and-justice related aspects continue.
- While more arrests in the barangays underline the ongoing crackdown on illegal betting activities like swertes, it is crucial for dayags (people) to remain vigilant and aware of the crime-and-justice landscape, promoting enhanced local governance and oversight mechanisms.
