The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats made by Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, the self-proclaimed whistleblower in the missing sabungero case, against a television reporter. PTFoMS Executive Director and Undersecretary Jose...
CEBU CITY – Ako Bisaya party-list Rep. Sonny Lagon denied accusations that he was involved in the disappearance of a group of cockfighting enthusiasts. The Cebuano lawmaker said claims by whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan that he was part of the so-called “Alpha” were “baseless...
For the past four years, Julie “Totoy/Dondon” Patidongan had been in hiding after the news of the 34 missing cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros) broke out. He could have continued evading the attention, but the thought of his entire family getting killed prompted him to come out and reveal...
Malacañang said the alleged link of drug war crimes to the case of missing sabungeros gives more reason to undertake a more extensive and deeper investigation on their disappearance. “Kung ganyan po ang nakikita sa mga imbestigasyon, mas lalo pa po dapat itong palawigin, iyong pag-iimbestiga...
Were there Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel involved in the high-profile disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” or cockfight enthusiasts four years ago? This is now the million-dollar question that the National Police Commission (Napolcom) wants to find answers to. Napolcom Vice...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Friday, June 20, that it has mobilized its technical divers for a possible search and retrieval operation at Taal Lake in Batangas, where the remains of the 34 missing “sabungeros” or cockfighters are allegedly buried. PCG Commandant, Admiral...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is eyeing one group as responsible in all the cases involving the 34 missing cockfighting players in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, the motive was earlier disclosed to be a possible crackdown against those involved in alleged game-fixing, particularly at the...
LAGUNA – Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Antonio C. Yarra of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4A has ordered the relief of police personnel linked to online cockfighting or e-sabong abductions. A statement released by PRO 4A on Wednesday, March 23, identified...
Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa on Monday, March 21 warned policemen not to use their uniforms and badges to commit illegal activities ‘’or bye bye’’. Dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee, issued the warning after Charlie ‘’Atong’’...
President Duterte has defended anew the continuous operations of online sabong or cockfighting, adding that the government is getting billions of pesos in revenues from it. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the inauguration of the new Leyte Provincial Capitol and distribution...
