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Sacred cows? Not under Marcos, Palace says on sabungeros probe
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.
Malacañang confirmed the directive, emphasizing accountability and the need to uncover all involved parties, including well-known personalities.
A key witness, suspect-turned-whistleblower Julie "Dondon" Patidongan, has surfaced with new details, implicating businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang as the alleged mastermind and actress Gretchen Barretto as involved.
Patidongan claimed the sabungeros were killed, their bodies tied to sandbags, and dumped into Taal Lake.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently evaluating whether Patidongan should be treated as a state witness.
The DOJ is coordinating with the Philippine Coast Guard and Navy divers to search for the missing sabungeros' remains in Taal Lake.
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) had previously launched its own investigation into claims of police involvement in the abductions.
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Fifteen police officers are currently under restrictive custody in Camp Crame, Quezon City, facing investigation for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of cockfighting aficionados.
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The Supreme Court (SC) is investigating claims that an individual connected to the missing "sabungeros" case is attempting to influence judges and justices.
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Fifteen police officers, including a lieutenant colonel, have been placed under restrictive custody at Camp Crame as part of the investigation into the disappearance of cockfight aficionados.
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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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The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has ordered a motu proprio investigation into allegations that police officers are involved in the disappearance of over 100 "sabungeros" (cockfighting enthusiasts).
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