Former President Duterte Rejects Missing Sabungeros Link
MANILA, Philippines—Former President Rodrigo Duterte strongly dismissed allegations connecting his administration’s war on drugs to the case of the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts). “It’s preposterous,” he said when informed about the claims, according to Vice President Sara Duterte.
The keyphrase missing sabungeros case link emerged early in the discussion as the vice president relayed the former president’s reaction. Speaking in Filipino during an ambush interview in The Hague, Netherlands, Sara Duterte shared, “I informed him regarding the case of the missing cockfighting enthusiasts. And then, I told him there is an attempt to link him with the case. So, he said that ‘it’s preposterous.’” A transcript of this interview was later circulated among local reporters.
Whistleblower Alleges Police Involvement in Missing Sabungeros Case Link
On Monday, whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, also known as alias Totoy, filed complaints against 12 police officers at the National Police Commission. Patidongan accused these policemen of involvement in the disappearance of the sabungeros and alleged that some officers tied to the missing sabungeros case link were also connected to the previous administration’s controversial drug war.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla also weighed in, suggesting that the perpetrators behind the drug war might have links to the so-called “e-sabong” killings. However, he clarified that the government is still working to establish a clearer connection.
Vice President Sara Duterte Responds to Accusations
When asked about the alleged connection between her father’s war on drugs and the missing sabungeros case link, Sara Duterte said she expected such attacks from the current administration. “Well, it is expected because we saw it early on with their attacks on my office,” she remarked, noting the negative impact on her work as vice president.
She further expressed her concerns about the nation’s path, stating, “[A]s I said before, it seems like we’re on a road to perdition and right now, I think it’s hopeless. There is no—I don’t see any road going back to that road where there was unity and continuity of the legacies of President Duterte.”
Despite the ongoing controversies, former President Duterte remains firm in rejecting any association with the missing sabungeros case link, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation of these claims amid political tensions.
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