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DoJ: Court to decide Patidongan’s credibility
The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that recovered bones found in Taal Lake lend credibility to the claims of a whistleblower concerning the missing cockfight enthusiasts.
Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez highlighted that the recent revelations by whistleblower Julie Patindongan are significant factors in progressing the case.
The discovery of bones inside sacks submerged in Taal Lake, which await DNA and forensic confirmation, are considered crucial pieces of evidence.
Vasquez explained that these findings move the case beyond mere allegations and provide tangible support for the whistleblower's testimony.
He added that if the bones are confirmed to be human and match the DNA of the families of the missing individuals, it would solidify the case as murder, potentially leading to additional murder charges.
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Divers retrieved two more sacks believed to contain human bones from Taal Lake, Batangas, bringing the total to five sacks recovered.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that two of the four sacks recovered from Taal Lake by the Philippine Coast Guard contained human remains, specifically ribs.
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Justice spokesperson Atty. Mico Clavano stated that a conviction is possible even without the victims' bodies, as long as the fact of death is proven in court.
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) stated that the remains of missing cockfight enthusiasts could still be retrieved from Taal Lake if their bodies were indeed disposed of there.
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