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‘Female celebrity’ tagged in missing ‘sabungeros’ case
One of the accused, identified as 'Totoy,' claims a "female celebrity" is an "alpha member" of the group allegedly responsible for the disappearance and possible killing of at least 34 "sabungeros."
Totoy stated that the celebrity attends meetings and possesses significant knowledge about the case, suggesting she should face charges.
He also reiterated his claim that the mastermind behind the abductions, which occurred between April 2021 and January 2022, has influence within the judiciary.
The Philippine National Police stated they will not "spare anyone" as they investigate Totoy's additional claim of police involvement in the disappearances.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced his intention to meet with Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo following these allegations.
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Businessman Atong Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto are considered suspects in the case of the missing sabungeros, with former security chief Julie "Dondon" Patidongan identifying Ang as the mastermind and linking Barretto to the abductions.
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Businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang has been identified by one of the accused, Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, as the mastermind behind the abductions of missing sabungeros.
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A suspect, identified as 'Alias Totoy,' claims that 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts were tied to sandbags and dumped in Taal Lake by their killers to prevent the bodies from surfacing.
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A whistleblower, identifying himself as Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, has accused businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang of being behind the disappearances and presumed killings of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered a thorough investigation into the disappearances of sabungeros, vowing that no one will be spared, regardless of their status in life.
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