The National Regulatory Commission pried open the safe at the gaming center in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, and found evidence of gambling operations and a large amount of cash.

The National Bureau of Investigation of the Philippines conducted a follow-up operation at a gaming center located in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.This operation stemmed from a joint action on August 31, 2024, during which 169 foreign nationals, primarily from China and Indonesia, were rescued from the gami