Relatives file murder charges against Ang
Relatives of missing sabungeros filed murder and serious illegal detention charges against gambling tycoon Charlie 'Atong' Ang on Friday, August 1.
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Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan
Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan is a whistleblower who has provided key testimony about the disappearances of cockfighting enthusiasts, implicating businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang as the mastermind behind these crimes. Her allegations have led to ongoing investigations and searches in Taal Lake for possible remains of victims. The Philippine government is working to verify her claims and ensure justice for the missing sabungeros.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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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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PNP arrests Elakim and Jose Patidongan in missing sabungero case
Two individuals considered key to the investigation of the missing sabungero case are now in police custody, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo.
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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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NAPOLCOM files cases against 12 cops over sabungero disappearances
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has found probable cause to file administrative cases against 12 police officers implicated in the disappearance of sabungeros.
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Marcos vows whole-of-gov approach in investigating sabungero disappearances
During his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed to pursue a whole-of-government approach in investigating criminal syndicates responsible for the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts.
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Napolcom warns off groups trying to influence police investigation
Napolcom Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan warned groups attempting to influence the commission's investigation into alleged involvement of 12 police officers in the disappearance of cockfighting aficionados.
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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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Tropical Depression Crising near Catanduanes, Duterte's legal team seeks ICC conference, police ordered to file counter-affidavits
Tropical Depression Crising maintained its strength east of Catanduanes, prompting more Luzon areas to be placed under Signal No. 1, while former President Rodrigo Duterte's legal team requested an urgent status conference with the International Criminal Court ahead of his confirmation hearing.
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