Emil Sumangil shares terrifying details on death threats he received

• Emil Sumangil revealed that he has been receiving death threats after reporting on the case of the 34 missing sabungeros
• He recalled one message warning him about his own funeral flowers showing how serious the threats have become
• Despite his fear he said he would continue his work until he finds closure and justice for the case
• Sumangil shared that GMA Network immediately provided security for him and his family to ensure their safety

Journalist Emil Sumangil opened up about the death threats he received following his investigative reports on the case of the 34 missing sabungeros (cockfighters) during his guest appearance on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda on GMA.

He recalled one of the most chilling messages he received, saying, “Foul, Tito Boy eh. ‘Yung message eh kung mahina-hina ‘yung naturalesa mo, hindi ka makakakain ng almusal… Sabi ko, anong bulaklak? Bulaklak ng patay dahil malapit na ang burol mo. Mga ganon…” Despite the threats, Sumangil made it clear that he will not be deterred despite feeling fear, adding, “Mayroong takot sa totoo lang. Hindi nila ako kayang pigilan dito sa ginagawa ko. Ididiretso ko ito kung ano ang sinimulan ko. Gusto kong magkaroon ng closure at makita ‘yung resulta ng paghihirap ko…”

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He admitted, however, that his wife remains uneasy about the situation. “Si misis lang ang hindi medyo kampante dahil unang-una hindi naman siya media practitioner. Hindi siya sanay sa ganitong klaseng buhay…”

Sumangil shared that GMA Network has since provided him and his family with additional security, saying, “Ang ating network ay kaagad na nagbigay ng seguridad para sa kaligtasan ko at sa kaligtasan ng aking pamilya. Inatupag agad nila ang aking seguridad pati ng aking pamilya.”

You can watch Emil Sumangil’s insightful interview with Boy Abunda on the popular talk show Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, uploaded on the GMA Network YouTube channel:

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Emil Sumangil is one of the most prominent broadcast journalists in the Philippines. He is currently among the '24 Oras' anchors and a reporter for GMA Integrated News. With a long career in public service, he is known for his coverage of major criminal cases and documentaries that explore the truth.

Previously, Michelle Sumangil, the wife of veteran journalist Emil Sumangil, has issued a heartfelt prayer for the safety of her husband after he was implicated in the controversial case of the missing sabungeros. Sumangil was the reporter for the interview series with ‘Alias Totoy,’ a whistleblower who revealed the alleged details behind the disappearance of several sabungeros in 2022 and his reporting helped shed light on the case that continues to be closely watched by the public.

As previously reported by KAMI, Emil Sumangil confirmed the untimely passing of his mountaineer cousin, Engr. Philipp Santiago II. Santiago died at the age of 45 during his quest to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. In a heartbreaking post, the newscaster asked for prayers for his cousin’s soul. He also respectfully requested privacy as they grieve the climber’s demise.

Source: KAMI.com.gh