Accused reveals sandbags were tied to sabong master agent before being thrown into Taal Lake

• A suspect known as “Totoy” revealed that online sabong master agent Ricardo "Jon-jon" Lasco was killed and dumped into Taal Lake, tied to a sack of sand
• Totoy claimed Lasco was abducted from his Laguna home in 2021 after allegedly profiting from an unauthorized cockfight broadcast
• Over ₱2 million was allegedly paid for Lasco's abduction and murder, which Totoy said was carried out by policemen
• A video allegedly showing Lasco before his death was shared, and his family has called on authorities to protect witnesses and search the Taal Lake for more possible victims

Shocking new revelations have surfaced in the case of missing online sabong participants, as one of the accused has come forward, claiming that master agent Ricardo “Jon-jon” Lasco was murdered and his body dumped in Taal Lake.

In a report aired on *24 Oras* by Emil Sumangil, the suspect—identified only by the alias “Totoy”—alleged that Lasco was bound to a sack of sand before being thrown into the lake.

Totoy, now expressing willingness to reveal everything about the 2021 disappearances, claimed that other victims shared a similar fate.

Lasco, reportedly targeted for profiting from an unauthorized cockfight broadcast, was allegedly abducted from his home in San Pablo, Laguna, on August 30, 2021.

Totoy disclosed that over ₱2 million was paid to have the master agent abducted and killed. He also pointed to police officers as the perpetrators behind the grisly operation.

Totoy presented a video that allegedly shows Lasco—his face obscured by two masks.

He claimed the footage was sent by one of the leaders of the team that carried out the abduction.

Lasco’s family has since confirmed the person in the video was indeed him.

They are now urging authorities to provide protection for witnesses coming forward and to thoroughly investigate the alleged dumping site in Taal Lake, where the bodies of other missing cockfighting enthusiasts may have been disposed of.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 77-year-old woman was abducted and robbed by four suspects in Tondo, Manila, after coming home from the market. The victim was forcibly taken to Baseco, where her jewelry and cash worth ₱100,000 were stolen. Authorities are investigating the incident amid rising concerns over crimes targeting senior citizens. Similar recent cases include an elderly woman r@ped and killed in Pampanga and a senior man abducted and beaten to death in Bulacan.

Still in other news, a brawl between two motorcycle riders in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, was caught on camera, with one rider seen wearing a city hall uniform and holding a baton. The fight started after one rider allegedly rear-ended the other’s motorcycle, causing damage, and then reportedly fled the scene. Lapu-Lapu City Administrator Atty. Danilo Almendras confirmed that one of the riders involved is a city employee and is awaiting his explanation. The other rider was advised to file a formal complaint; meanwhile, the city hall staff member has not yet issued any public comment.

Source: KAMI.com.gh