SOJ Crispin Remulla says a new witness arises in 'missing sabungeros' case

• A new witness has come forward in the case of the missing sabungeros, backing up whistleblower Totoy’s claims
• Justice Secretary Remulla says this witness offers both testimony and real evidence
• Remulla also asked the PNP Chief to remove a police officer from the case due to loss of trust
• The case is gaining attention again after being mentioned by President Marcos in his 2025 SONA

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla revealed on Tuesday that a new witness has surfaced in the case of the missing sabungeros.

He said this witness supports the claims of Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, also known as Totoy, a former suspect who now wants to become a state witness.

According to Remulla, this new civilian witness strengthens Totoy’s credibility and brings not just testimony, but actual physical evidence.

Totoy earlier claimed that over 100 sabungeros were kidnapped, killed, and their bodies dumped in Taal Lake.

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Remulla also met with PNP Chief Police General Nicolas Torre III at the Department of Justice to discuss the involvement of police officers in the case.

He requested the removal of a certain commander from handling the case, which the PNP chief agreed to.

Although the officer is not directly involved in the case, Remulla said he lost trust in him due to some actions.

Remulla stressed that trust is crucial for witnesses to come forward and help solve the case.

He clarified that the relieved officer is not part of the 12 policemen facing an administrative case recommended by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).

Remulla plans to meet with NAPOLCOM officials and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. this week to further discuss the case’s progress.

Watch SOJ Remulla's interview in the video below:

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In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh