By Retired Police Lieutenant General Jonnel Estomo on Tuesday denied allegations that he was involved in the case of the missing sabungeros, or cockfighting enthusiasts.
“I categorically deny my involvement in any manner and I will present evidence to clear my name,” Estomo said in a statement.
“Sapagkat ang pag-uugnay sa aking pangalan ay walang sapat na patunay, and while I won’t get ahead of any investigation, naniniwala ako na dapat ang katotohanan lamang—at hindi sa salita na galing sa iba—ang mananaig sa paghahanap ng katarungan,” he added.
(Because the association of my name is not sufficiently proven, and while I won’t get ahead of any investigation, I believe that only the truth—and not the words of others—should prevail in the search for justice.)
