Palace calls for probe into missing sabungeros, links to drug war

Malacañang called for a thorough investigation into the missing sabungeros case after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin ''Boying'' Remulla suggested that those involved may also be linked to the drug war.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro emphasized on Wednesday that President Marcos wants justice for the victims and stressed the need for an extended probe if evidence confirms the connection between the cases.

Remulla described the disappearances as a 'corporate killing' involving organized groups within the cockfighting industry categorized by income levels.

Julie ''Dondon'' Patidongan, one of the accused in the abduction of some sabungeros, alleged that victims were killed and their bodies disposed of in Taal Lake.

Patidongan also implicated businessman Atong Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto as masterminds behind the disappearances; however, both have denied the accusations.

Napolcom Vice Chairperson Rafael Vicente Calinisan said they are receiving new information from sources that could deepen the investigation into the missing sabungeros case.