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Philippine Navy open to diving in Taal Lake for missing 'sabungeros'
Philippine Navy technical divers are on standby to search Taal Lake for the remains of 34 abducted "sabungeros."
A suspect, identified as "Totoy," claimed that the victims were strangled and dumped into Taal Lake.
The suspect also alleged that almost 100 cockfight workers were killed, not just the 34 missing.
Navy spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos affirmed their readiness to assist government agencies in the search operation, should a request be made.
He stated that the Naval Special Operations Command, which houses the technical divers, would be deployed if requested.
The Navy's technical divers possess the necessary equipment and expertise for such operations.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla is considering the use of technical divers to search for the 34 missing sabungeros in Taal Lake, Batangas.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has offered protection to a security guard who claims 34 missing "sabungeros" were buried in Taal Lake.
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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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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has vowed to investigate thoroughly and hold accountable anyone involved in the abduction of at least 34 "sabungeros," regardless of their position or affiliation.
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