MANILA, Philippines — A complaint for murder and serious illegal detention has been filed against businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts). Also named in the complaint are members of the so-called “Alpha Group,” and some members of the Philippine National Police (PNP).Relatives of […]
Read MoreThe Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, continues to investigate a potential “intersection” between the disappearances of e-sabong (online cockfighting) fans and the former administration’s “war on drugs.” Remulla admitted that information collected and gathered so far opens a link between the two issues. He clarifies the need for thorough and […]
Read MoreThe ongoing investigation and eventual filling of cases in relation to the disappearances of sabungeros or cockfight enthusiasts is not aimed at pinning charges on a specific individual or group, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). “We are on the collation stage of these pieces of evidence and we are in the process now […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Thursday what appears to be burned human bones that were recovered from Taal Lake during a technical site assessment conducted on Thursday. “A white sack was visibly identified and recovered from the lakebed,” the DOJ said. “It contained what appears to be burned human remains.” […]
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