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Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan

Julie "Dondon" Patidongan is a whistleblower who came forward with information about the disappearance and alleged murder of dozens of cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros, in the Philippines. Her claims led to legal actions against several high-profile individuals and the suspension of police officers involved in the case.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, September 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM

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Recent developments on Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Two more human skulls found in Taal Lake amid search for missing sabungeros

Two more human skulls have been discovered in Taal Lake, adding to the ongoing search for missing sabungeros.

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM

DOJ issues ILBO vs Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto over missing sabungeros

An Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) has been issued against gambling tycoon Charlie "Atong" Ang, actress Gretchen Barretto, retired Lt. Gen. Jonnel Estomo, and over 50 others in connection with the alleged killings of missing cockfight enthusiasts, or sabungeros.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM

Napolcom suspends Brig. Gen. Macapaz for 90 days

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) ordered the preventive suspension of former PNP CIDG Director Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz for up to 90 days.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM

DOJ to start probe on missing sabungeros cases

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will proceed to preliminary investigations for the missing 'sabungeros' cases after completing the evaluation of related complaints.

Fri, August 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM

Ex-CIDG director Macapaz faces grave misconduct raps

Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz, former CIDG Director, faces formal administrative charges of grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer filed by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS).

Mon, August 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM

DOJ may tap whistleblower as state witness in sabungero case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering discharging whistleblower Julie Patidongan, one of six accused in the kidnapping and serious illegal detention of missing 'sabungeros', to become a state witness.

Wed, August 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Lawyer claims CIDG suppressed affidavits in sabungero case

A lawyer for a police officer accused in the disappearance of "sabungeros" claims the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has suppressed affidavits implicating whistle-blower Julie Patidongan and his brothers.

Mon, August 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM

12 cops suspended for missing sabungeros

Twelve police officers have been suspended for 90 days in connection with the disappearances of cockfighting enthusiasts, with authorities continuing to recover human remains in Taal Lake believed to be those of the missing sabungeros.

Fri, August 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Atong Ang, Sen. Tulfo named in murder, illegal detention raps over missing sabungeros

Murder and serious illegal detention complaints have been formally filed before the Department of Justice against businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang and others allegedly behind the disappearance of dozens of online cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM

PNP takes custody of Patidongan brothers in sabungero kidnapping case

Brothers Jose and Elakim Patidongan, siblings of whistleblower Julie Patidongan, are in the custody of the Philippine National Police after being apprehended abroad and returned to the Philippines on July 22.