Anti-illegal gambling task force chairman P/Sr. Supt. Thomas Abellar (right) signed the covenant against illegal gambling during a press conference on Friday (July 26, 2013) at Provincial Governor’s Office, Pagadian City.(gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur governor Antonio Cerilles answers questions fielded from members of Zamboanga del Sur-Pagadian City Press Club, Inc. during a press conference on Friday (July 26, 2013) at Provincial Governor’s Office following his declaration of an all-out war against illegal gambling in the province.(gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur governor Antonio H. Cerilles on Friday (July 26) declared an all-out war against illegal gambling activity in the province as he warned that a one-strike policy will be applied to policemen who are protectors in this nefarious activity. Cerilles in a press conference held at the Provincial Governor’s Office, said he would not hesitate to file charges against cop-protectors of illegal gambling. (gcc)

Zamboanga del Sur governor Antonio Cerilles leads the signing of covenant against illegal gambling during the press conference held at the Provincial Governor’s Office on July 26, 2013.(gcc)

Members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan and local media in Zamboanga del Sur attend the press conference held on July 26, 2013 at Provincial Governor’s Office, Pagadian City. (gcc)

DENR 9 Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable (center) chats with his technical directors/staff during the 5-day DENR 9 Exhibit 2013 at C3, Pagadian City