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House Quad Comm in 20th Congress may look into case of missing sabungeros
The House Quad Committee is expected to be revived in the 20th Congress to investigate the disappearance of over a hundred sabungeros.
Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. stated that the issue falls under extrajudicial killings and warrants congressional attention, regardless of whether the sabungeros allegedly cheated.
Abante mentioned that potential resource persons for the inquiry include whistleblower alias "Totoy" and businessman Atong Ang.
Representatives from law enforcement agencies, such as the Philippine National Police, will also be invited to shed light on the events.
The committee previously addressed the issue, with some initial missing individuals being from Abante's district.
Authorities searching Taal have reportedly recovered a sack that may contain bones, adding to the gravity of the investigation.
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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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Malacañang has called for a deeper investigation into the reported disappearance of individuals linked to online and illegal cockfighting.
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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa is willing to reopen the Senate inquiry into the disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts if a resolution is filed by his colleagues.
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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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The Department of Justice (DOJ) affirmed that its investigation into the missing "sabungeros" is evidence-based, not personality-driven.
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