Negros mayor in trouble over illegal cockfighting

MAYOR Agustin Bascon of Himamaylan City in Negros Occidental has been charged before the Sandiganbayan for allegedly by an unlicensed operator and without the approval of the police.

- tion 5(D) of Presidential Decree prescribes stiffer penalties for illegal gambling.

Special Prosecutor II Generoso Severo Plazo alleged that Bascon Sunday - proving the letter- request for a permit to hold or cock who is not licensed to operate a in the said city and without the approval of the Chief of the Philippine National Police or the latter’s authorized representative...”

The Ombudsman recommend - porary liberty.

mayors are authorized to issue licenses to operate and maintain cockpits subject to the approval of the police chief or his representative.