A Laguna court has issued an arrest warrant against businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang over his alleged role in the disappearance of dozens of sabungeros or cockfighting enthusiasts, a case that has gripped public attention for years and resurfaced with new developments in 2026. The warrant, dated January 13, 2026, was issued by the Regional Trial … Read more
Families of the missing sabungeros renewed their call for justice on Monday after formally asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reconsider its decision to dismiss the complaint against actress Gretchen Barretto, former National Capital Region Police chief Jonnel Estomo, and several other individuals. In a partial motion for reconsideration, the families requested that the … Read more
The grim search for missing cockfighting aficionados, or sabungeros, has taken a disturbing turn with the retrieval of hundreds of human bones from Taal Lake, according to Justice spokesperson Polo Martinez. The ongoing operation, sparked by a whistleblower’s shocking claims, has brought to light a potential mass atrocity that is now the subject of intense … Read more
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday confirmed that an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) has been issued against individuals linked by whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan to the high-profile disappearance of cockfighters, or sabungeros, between 2021 and 2022. Patidongan, who surfaced earlier this year, alleged that businessman Atong Ang masterminded the abduction of more than … Read more
A well-known female showbiz personality has been implicated in the mysterious disappearance of over 100 sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts), according to “Totoy,” one of the accused in the high-profile kidnapping case. The revelation was made in a televised report by journalist Emil Sumangil on GMA Network’s 24 Oras on Thursday. Totoy, who is currently facing charges, … Read more