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30 persons under probe in sabungeros case
Over 30 individuals are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts, or sabungeros, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed.
The investigation, which began between 2021 and 2022, is based on the testimony of whistleblower Julie "Dondon" Patidongan.
Patidongan has alleged that over 100 sabungeros were abducted, killed, and their remains disposed of in Taal Lake.
The Philippine Coast Guard has temporarily suspended its search for remains in Taal Lake due to stormy weather.
Authorities have recovered potential human remains, including a hip bone and a rib, from the lake.
A gambling tycoon, an actress, and several police officers have been implicated by Patidongan, though all have denied involvement.
Remulla stated that Patidongan has been reliable and the Department of Justice is working on the case, with the door open for the whistleblower to join the Witness Protection Program.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) affirmed that its investigation into the missing "sabungeros" is evidence-based, not personality-driven.
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A whistleblower, identified as Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, and the families of 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts have filed a complaint affidavit with the National Police Commission (Napolcom).
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Families of missing cockfighting enthusiasts, forming the Justice for Missing Sabungeros Network, are urging the government to hold businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang accountable for their loved ones' disappearances.
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla assured that the investigation into the missing sabungeros will have "no sacred cows," meaning no one is above suspicion, even local chief executives, governors, or senators.
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Manila Rep. Bienvenido M. Abante, Jr. filed House Resolution 53 to revive the House Quad Committee to investigate the disappearance of over 30 cockfighting enthusiasts between 2021 and 2023.
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