FAMILIES of the missing cockfight enthusiasts (sabungeros) held a press conference on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the University Hotel of the University of the Philippines-Diliman in Quezon City, demanding justice for their loved ones.
The emotional gathering highlighted the families’ ongoing anguish and their fervent hope for answers regarding the disappearances, which have remained unsolved for several years.
The press conference served as a platform for the families to publicly express their grief and frustration, while also emphasizing their unwavering commitment to seeking justice and accountability for those responsible. The families’ plea underscores the urgency of the ongoing investigation and the need for a swift resolution to bring closure to their suffering.
The families’ call for justice coincides with the ongoing forensic examination of items retrieved from Taal Lake.
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Nicolas Torre III has directed that the recovered items, including suspected human remains, undergo forensic analysis and DNA testing.
The DNA results will be compared with samples provided by the families of the missing sabungeros, in the hope of identifying any matches and providing crucial evidence in the investigation.
The families are anxiously awaiting the results of the DNA testing, hoping that it will shed light on the fate of their loved ones and lead to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for their disappearances.
The ongoing investigation and the families’ pursuit of justice highlight the gravity of the situation and the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.
