Jesus Crispin Remulla

Jesus Crispin Remulla is the Justice Secretary of the Philippines who is leading the investigation into the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts since 2021. He has announced exhumations, recoveries of human remains from Taal Lake, and the filing of murder charges against suspects involved in these cases.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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DOJ files murder, detention vs Ang, Barreto, Estomo over missing sabungeros

Murder and serious illegal detention complaints have been filed against businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang, actress Gretchen Barreto, and former National Capital Region Police Office chief retired Police General Jonnel Estomo at the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the missing sabungeros case.
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PNP reassigns Macapaz to Soccsksargen, denies link to missing sabungeros

The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified on Thursday that former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief, Brigadier General Romeo Macapaz, was reassigned to head the Soccsksargen regional police but not due to the case of missing cockfighting enthusiasts.
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Coast Guard finds human remains in Taal Lake during search for missing cockfighters

The Philippine Coast Guard discovered a skull and other human remains in Taal Lake on Tuesday, July 29, as part of an ongoing search for missing cockfighting enthusiasts.
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New witness to support Dondon in missing sabungeros case

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Tuesday that a new witness will bolster the credibility of whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan in the missing sabungeros case.
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Pangilinan calls for DOJ to sanction De Lima case prosecutors

Sen. Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to sanction a panel of prosecutors who appealed to reverse the acquittal of Rep. Leila de Lima.
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DOJ withdraws motion for reconsideration in De Lima drug case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that it would withdraw its motion for reconsideration filed by government prosecutors in one of the illegal drugs cases against Makabayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima.
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Bersamin leads Cabinet during Marcos' US trip

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and two other Cabinet secretaries will manage government operations during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Washington, D.C.
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Sabungero remains search halted due to weather

The search for the supposed remains of missing sabungeros in Taal Lake was temporarily halted on Monday due to poor weather conditions.
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Justice Sec Remulla announces exhumation, recovery of remains linked to e-sabong

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Wednesday that authorities are exhuming three bodies from Batangas and recovering remains from Taal Lake as part of the search for missing sabungero participants.
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PH finds potential drug war victim remains in Taal Lake

Four years after the disappearance of sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts), the Philippine government has recovered what appears to be human remains during an ongoing search operation in Taal Lake, Batangas province.
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