Palace backs thorough probe into missing sabungeros case

Malacañang expressed its support for a full investigation into the disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros) from 2021 to 2022, reaffirming the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to justice for the victims’ families.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s statement linking the case to the previous administration’s war on drugs calls for a deeper probe.

“Kung ganiyan po ang nakikita sa mga imbestigasyon, mas lalo pa po dapat itong palawigin, iyong pag-iimbestiga rito dahil mukhang kone-konektado ang mga nagawang krimen,” said Castro.

“Hindi po natin sinasabi na sila na po ay guilty pero mas gusto po ng Pangulo, iuutos po talaga niya na dapat mabigyan ng hustisya ang mga nabiktima,” she added.

Marcos Jr. has ordered agencies to continue the investigation and identify those responsible. A suspect recently named several personalities allegedly involved and claimed the victims’ remains were dumped in Taal Lake.IMT