Bulacan police say the bones found may not be linked to the “missing sabungeros”
• Police have stated there is no evidence yet connecting the bones found in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, to the case of the missing cockfighting enthusiasts
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• The remains, which include "clean" human skulls, were discovered in a sealed box near a daycare center on July 13
• The skulls have been submitted to a crime laboratory for forensic examination and DNA testing to identify the victims
• This discovery is a separate investigation from the main sabungeros case, which has seen recent developments with the arrest of new suspects and the filing of new complaints
An official from the Philippine National Police (PNP) has clarified that there is currently no evidence linking the bones discovered in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, to the case of the missing cockfighting enthusiasts, or "sabungeros."
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The police are urging the public to be patient as they await the results of forensic examinations.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Reyson Bagain stated in an interview that the Bulacan Police cannot yet confirm any connection between the remains and the missing sabungeros.
"Hindi po namin masasabi na connected po sa incident po na yun missing sabungeros," Bagain said. "sa amin po dito sa San Jose Del Monte magdedepend po yung later on ang investigation namin sa magiging result po ng crime laboratory namin."
The remains, which include human skulls, were discovered on July 13, 2025, in a sealed box near a daycare center in Barangay Tungkong Mangga.
The caretaker of the facility found the suspicious package and alerted the authorities. According to Bagain, the bones were "clean" when found, suggesting they may have been treated or handled before being placed in the box. This detail has become a key element in the ongoing police inquiry.
The discovery has generated significant public interest and speculation, largely due to the high-profile nature of the missing sabungeros case, which has seen little progress in recent months.
However, the police are currently pursuing all possible leads and angles, with the primary goal of identifying the victims.
The skulls have been sent to a crime laboratory for thorough forensic analysis, including DNA testing, which is expected to provide definitive answers.
The case of the missing sabungeros involves the disappearance of several cockfighting enthusiasts who vanished from various cockpits in the country in 2021 and 2022.
The case has been marked by numerous twists, including the recent arrest of the brothers of a key whistleblower, Julie "Totoy" Patidongan, and the filing of murder complaints against businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang and other individuals.
While police are investigating several angles, this incident is a separate probe and not a part of the official investigation into the missing sabungeros.
Meanwhile, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine National Police Forensic Group have been working to identify bone fragments and bodies recovered in other areas, such as Taal Lake, though DNA testing has yielded inconclusive results in some instances due to contamination.
As the Bulacan Police continue their investigation, they are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification of the remains.
Bagain emphasized the importance of a meticulous and evidence-based approach, promising that all findings will be disclosed to the public as soon as they become available.
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