Whistleblower reveals details on missing sabungeros, search ops ongoing in Taal Lake

A whistleblower, identifying himself as "Totoy" and former aide of businessman Atong Ang, Julie Patidongan, is hopeful that the remains of missing "sabungeros" will be found soon as authorities commence search and retrieval operations in Taal Lake.

Patidongan revealed chilling new details, claiming the victims were abducted and killed at a slaughterhouse near a fishpond in Laurel, Batangas before being dumped in Taal Lake.

He also claimed that some of the bodies were weighed down with sacks of sand to keep them underwater.

The whistleblower suggested that Taal Lake became the suspected dumping ground for the victims' bodies because of its proximity to a fish farm allegedly owned by a police officer implicated in the disappearances.

Video evidence reportedly shows the bodies being weighed down with sandbags before being submerged in Taal Lake.

The whistleblower also claimed that the victims were not dumped simultaneously, with each body having its own sandbag weight.

Several police officers allegedly involved in the case have expressed willingness to cooperate with authorities.

Totoy is currently preparing a sworn statement for the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) after finalizing his affidavit.