Cockfighting led to a horrible case

[Lanatsa]

This case in the Philippines, i could say is isolated. Cockfighting here is okay and as a enthusiast i could say that there is no criminal networks involve at least here in our place. In fact many tourist come to cockfight arena to witness cockfighting event as they are eager to see why this banned event in their country is so popular here in the Philippines.

I have not heard of any problem here in our place either. The cockfighting arena is so near the residential area, and that is why many police are always doing their rounds, especially when a big event happens like the derby. Well, the government is taking a big portion of the tax, and if they want it to continue, they must put some security in that place, especially with so many cars out there, which must be visitors from other places just to gamble or maybe bring their own roosters to fight.
There's no news about any bad thing that happened there, and maybe it's also because of the new way to place bets, which is computerized.

Any update though on the case? the last report that I read is that several bones have been found already and it says it's human bone. Does the authority was able to connect it to the missing men? And how long does it take to identify the DNA? This is a high profile case so I expect the police to really pushing hard so that they can really arrest those men that are involved?

How about the whistle blower? He already known his presence and so there should already be a case against the billionaire Charlie Ang and his conspirators. No offense, but I guess that's why the country is backward as justice is delayed.

Here's some news a week ago: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=749010204307448

Seeing into that bone then it do seems like its pelvic part or what. There were sayings that it was totally just that a fake bone to make some those kind of diversions or what or it was that purposely planted there but not actually showing or giving those real human bones. Actually it would be that so hard on whom to trust when it comes into this manner. I wont be shocked nor surprised that this would be that buried into memory of tons of people and ending up with those Sabungeros will be that totally forgotten with this unresolved cases.

It is that very sad for the family of those people who had died without any justice. We dont actually know the reason on why they've been killed. Good thing that there is that leakage or else no one would be that thriving to know about the truth and still have the chance for these cases to be that dug up and might be resolved but just like been said that it wont be shocking that it would be ending up un resolved and would be totally forgotten. We do know on how money and connection works on which this is that very hard to go oppose into.

[Hispo]

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Using animals for gambling or other activities does have its pros and cons, but it's a business venture that humans have used for survival since ancient times. Perhaps he considers cockfighting to be hurt to animals, leading him to make decission to not join for cockfight. On the other, farmers also often use animals for traditional farming tools, and that can be hurt for them. So, whether someone agree or not, using animals has become part of the business, that's all. If someone disagrees, that's based on their own perspective.

The debate comes because there is a big difference between using animals to get some basic labor done or cover some needs and using  animals for the sake of entertainment and getting money. For example, we kill animals because of a need, we have to feed ourselves and not all people on the planet can be vegetarian or vegan.
But using an animal for entertainment is not covering a basic need, we can always find other ways to entertain ourselves, we have technology now, we have video games, television, computers, consoles and other media. So cockfights and bull fights are supposed to be something out a different era, when people did not have other ways to pass their spare time, according to the most progressive people who is against those fights.

Those fights are the suffering of those animals continue to happen today because there are people profiting out of it. In the end it is up to each one of us if these markets continue to exist in the future or not.

[Dunamisx]

The debate comes because there is a big difference between using animals to get some basic labor done or cover some needs and using  animals for the sake of entertainment and getting money. For example, we kill animals because of a need, we have to feed ourselves and not all people on the planet can be vegetarian or vegan.
But using an animal for entertainment is not covering a basic need, we can always find other ways to entertain ourselves, we have technology now, we have video games, television, computers, consoles and other media. So cockfights and bull fights are supposed to be something out a different era, when people did not have other ways to pass their spare time, according to the most progressive people who is against those fights.

Those fights are the suffering of those animals continue to happen today because there are people profiting out of it. In the end it is up to each one of us if these markets continue to exist in the future or not.

If we are going to go further extensively, then not all the animals are found in the same way we make use of cocks fighting each other for an entertainment purpose, lets say for instance, horse riding involves the use of horses for racing, but they are not being abused, though to an extent we can still make use of them in a more inconvenient ways while on the race, but its still more preferrable than the one that involves cocks fighting against each other.

Another abuse we may try to look upon is the ram fight, whereby each individual brings their ran of selected quality and breeds to fight against each other, which some cases have led to a sudden death of some of these animals, when they cant endure the pain in fighting, there is no more attention on this because probably it has not been viral online or people are less interested in it.

[Hispo]

The debate comes because there is a big difference between using animals to get some basic labor done or cover some needs and using  animals for the sake of entertainment and getting money. For example, we kill animals because of a need, we have to feed ourselves and not all people on the planet can be vegetarian or vegan.
But using an animal for entertainment is not covering a basic need, we can always find other ways to entertain ourselves, we have technology now, we have video games, television, computers, consoles and other media. So cockfights and bull fights are supposed to be something out a different era, when people did not have other ways to pass their spare time, according to the most progressive people who is against those fights.

Those fights are the suffering of those animals continue to happen today because there are people profiting out of it. In the end it is up to each one of us if these markets continue to exist in the future or not.

If we are going to go further extensively, then not all the animals are found in the same way we make use of cocks fighting each other for an entertainment purpose, lets say for instance, horse riding involves the use of horses for racing, but they are not being abused, though to an extent we can still make use of them in a more inconvenient ways while on the race, but its still more preferrable than the one that involves cocks fighting against each other.

Another abuse we may try to look upon is the ram fight, whereby each individual brings their ran of selected quality and breeds to fight against each other, which some cases have led to a sudden death of some of these animals, when they cant endure the pain in fighting, there is no more attention on this because probably it has not been viral online or people are less interested in it.

It may be not perceived abuse within the world of horse racing because obviously it is important for the rider and owner of the horse to be in a good physical condition and races are not violent. There is no direct violence being carried out in order to bet and also to keep people entertained.
However, according to the people you ask, some will tell you horses are also being abused in those races, though those opinions rather come from the most extreme animal guardians you would find on the internet. They believe human beins should have no say in the destiny upon the life of other living creatures.

Anyways, I think we are derailing this thread a bit by talking about this... It would be good if OP gave up an update on this news, I would like to know whether the people involved with this murder have been already captured and out behind bars.

[robelneo]

Here's some news a week ago: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=749010204307448

Seeing into that bone then it do seems like its pelvic part or what. There were sayings that it was totally just that a fake bone to make some those kind of diversions or what or it was that purposely planted there but not actually showing or giving those real human bones. Actually it would be that so hard on whom to trust when it comes into this manner. I wont be shocked nor surprised that this would be that buried into memory of tons of people and ending up with those Sabungeros will be that totally forgotten with this unresolved cases.

If this happened, then we can conclude that money is working, and the perpetrator is investing money in those handling the case. Remember, the perpetrator is a billionaire and has the mentality of a criminal; he will utilise his wealth and connections to his advantage. It was also reported that he has judges up to the Supreme Court on his payroll.
It will empower a just man who wants to serve the people of the country and deliver justice to the victim, enabling them to prosecute and put these criminals behind bars.
This is going to be a very lengthy case; the mastermind will hire the best lawyers and pay individuals to prolong the case.
And what if the next president happens to be his friend? That will spell trouble for the victims’ families.

[bisdak40]

Any update though on the case? the last report that I read is that several bones have been found already and it says it's human bone. Does the authority was able to connect it to the missing men? And how long does it take to identify the DNA? This is a high profile case so I expect the police to really pushing hard so that they can really arrest those men that are involved?

How about the whistle blower? He already known his presence and so there should already be a case against the billionaire Charlie Ang and his conspirators. No offense, but I guess that's why the country is backward as justice is delayed.

I have read that it will take two months to verify the DNA of the bones and so far there’s been no update from the authorities regarding the case, as the PNP chief is very busy doing circus-like activities. It seems to me that this case will go cold because it’s been buried under other news. You already know how things go in the Philippines, whatever’s new is what tends to trend, so older cases like this one about the missing sabungeros get buried for good.

[TravelMug]

Here is the latest news and in a twist of fate, 2 brothers of the whistle blower has been arrested outside of the country and brought back in the Philippines. The police said that they are the missing link in this case as:

One of the arrested persons was allegedly the one who was caught in a CCTV footage withdrawing money using the ATM card of one of the missing sabungeros.The other one was also caught escorting another victim during an alleged abduction.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/954352/2-missing-links-in-missing-sabungeros-case-in-police-custody-pnp-spox/story/

We haven't heard any news yet about the bones that they found and whether it belongs to any of the missing person. The police said that maybe taal is also the dumping ground of people who died in the "war on drug" of the previous administration.

[tread93]

If this has not been brought up here, I will do it. In the Philippines, this news is what everyone is talking about. Several gamblers were abducted and have been missing since. It has been only revealed that those missing gamblers were really killed after they were caught cheating in cockfighting.

A whistleblower says there were more than 100 that were killed. The prime suspect is Atong Ang, a businessman and a major player in the gambling industry. His team denies all accusations and says to be filing a case against the one accusing the businessman. It has even been said that some corrupt police men were involved in the abduction and killing of gamblers.

Anyway, whoever is behind all this should be punished and I hope the victims get the justice they deserve. I do not condone cheating in gambling but is killing really the way? Let us pray for the victims.

Woah. Now that's the craziest gambling story I've heard in a long time! The chickens have that much of effect on people its crazy. Must have been super high stakes and they lost a lot, but 100 lives are gone now as a result of this cheating. Whoever was in charge of this was definitely an evil group of people. They definitely wanted to insure this never happens again and make an example of this. Its truly sad news.

[GreatArkansas]

If this has not been brought up here, I will do it. In the Philippines, this news is what everyone is talking about. Several gamblers were abducted and have been missing since. It has been only revealed that those missing gamblers were really killed after they were caught cheating in cockfighting.

A whistleblower says there were more than 100 that were killed. The prime suspect is Atong Ang, a businessman and a major player in the gambling industry. His team denies all accusations and says to be filing a case against the one accusing the businessman. It has even been said that some corrupt police men were involved in the abduction and killing of gamblers.

Anyway, whoever is behind all this should be punished and I hope the victims get the justice they deserve. I do not condone cheating in gambling but is killing really the way? Let us pray for the victims.

Woah. Now that's the craziest gambling story I've heard in a long time! The chickens have that much of effect on people its crazy. Must have been super high stakes and they lost a lot, but 100 lives are gone now as a result of this cheating. Whoever was in charge of this was definitely an evil group of people. They definitely wanted to insure this never happens again and make an example of this. Its truly sad news.

I really think this issue already has politics involved, especially in the Philippines, where justice is really poor and slow. With so many people involved in this case, I am really not expecting real justice will happen here.
This will just become a story in gambling history and a tragic event, which, if these victims really did something bad that involved gambling, will become a story.
Some people are saying that victims deserved it because some of them are involved in cheating or manipulating/fixing games, but for me, they must not suffer like this.

[btc_angela]

If this has not been brought up here, I will do it. In the Philippines, this news is what everyone is talking about. Several gamblers were abducted and have been missing since. It has been only revealed that those missing gamblers were really killed after they were caught cheating in cockfighting.

A whistleblower says there were more than 100 that were killed. The prime suspect is Atong Ang, a businessman and a major player in the gambling industry. His team denies all accusations and says to be filing a case against the one accusing the businessman. It has even been said that some corrupt police men were involved in the abduction and killing of gamblers.

Anyway, whoever is behind all this should be punished and I hope the victims get the justice they deserve. I do not condone cheating in gambling but is killing really the way? Let us pray for the victims.

Woah. Now that's the craziest gambling story I've heard in a long time! The chickens have that much of effect on people its crazy. Must have been super high stakes and they lost a lot, but 100 lives are gone now as a result of this cheating. Whoever was in charge of this was definitely an evil group of people. They definitely wanted to insure this never happens again and make an example of this. Its truly sad news.

I really think this issue already has politics involved, especially in the Philippines, where justice is really poor and slow. With so many people involved in this case, I am really not expecting real justice will happen here.
This will just become a story in gambling history and a tragic event, which, if these victims really did something bad that involved gambling, will become a story.
Some people are saying that victims deserved it because some of them are involved in cheating or manipulating/fixing games, but for me, they must not suffer like this.

Maybe they are guilty of cheating, however, I don't think that the consequences for them is death. And it's like the drug cartels in Mexico, wherein one mistake, and you will be hang publicly. So it's a dangerous world that online cockfighting in the Philippines is.

And as you have said, if politics is involved, then justice might be delayed for this individuals and it's very unfortunate that their families will continue to suffer and the prime suspect is a big time personality in the Philippines and he could really bought everyone. So I believed that this case is going to drag for many years and I don't know if there will be justice.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

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A whistleblower says there were more than 100 that were killed. The prime suspect is Atong Ang, a businessman and a major player in the gambling industry.

Woah. Now that's the craziest gambling story I've heard in a long time! The chickens have that much of effect on people its crazy. Must have been super high stakes and they lost a lot, but 100 lives are gone now as a result of this cheating. Whoever was in charge of this was definitely an evil group of people. They definitely wanted to insure this never happens again and make an example of this. Its truly sad news.

Cock fighting is very popular in Philippines and we are talking billions of pesos on this. Those are cheater who were caught manipulating the game.
They will have a cock to fightfor the Online sabong and will bet online on their opponent which will give them a huge winnings.

But the issue has been involvle in politics. This is Philippines, Politics first before justice. Where most of the cases, money will control it.

But why would a MAN poop on his own yard? Why you will mess on your own garage? why would you make your field a cemetery?
There are 2 big groups in SABONG in the PH, The case is a mystery, I hope soon they will resolve and make the culprit pay for this.

[ultrloa]

If this has not been brought up here, I will do it. In the Philippines, this news is what everyone is talking about. Several gamblers were abducted and have been missing since. It has been only revealed that those missing gamblers were really killed after they were caught cheating in cockfighting.

A whistleblower says there were more than 100 that were killed. The prime suspect is Atong Ang, a businessman and a major player in the gambling industry. His team denies all accusations and says to be filing a case against the one accusing the businessman. It has even been said that some corrupt police men were involved in the abduction and killing of gamblers.

Anyway, whoever is behind all this should be punished and I hope the victims get the justice they deserve. I do not condone cheating in gambling but is killing really the way? Let us pray for the victims.

Woah. Now that's the craziest gambling story I've heard in a long time! The chickens have that much of effect on people its crazy. Must have been super high stakes and they lost a lot, but 100 lives are gone now as a result of this cheating. Whoever was in charge of this was definitely an evil group of people. They definitely wanted to insure this never happens again and make an example of this. Its truly sad news.

I really think this issue already has politics involved, especially in the Philippines, where justice is really poor and slow. With so many people involved in this case, I am really not expecting real justice will happen here.
This will just become a story in gambling history and a tragic event, which, if these victims really did something bad that involved gambling, will become a story.
Some people are saying that victims deserved it because some of them are involved in cheating or manipulating/fixing games, but for me, they must not suffer like this.

This is political especially that DOJ secretary link it on war on drugs, but he actually don't have a basis on his theory since its like he's pointing those things to their enemy to demolish them.

Now there's an update on the case, the forensic investigator cannot extract DNA profiles on the bones found on taal lake. I just saw this article randomly online while browsing some stuffs https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/no-dna-profiles-extracted-from-recovered-bones-in-taal-lake

It seems that the family of this missing man would struggle to get real justice. Since looking at the situation it seems that their chances for finding their missing family member is so low.

[Jaycoinz]

There are lots of terrible cases that's been going on in that Philippines as a result of gambling addiction but murder is the height of it all. I don't blame the government ifntheunsee to it that gambling is completely out prohibited due to the havoc it's causing in that country. Cheating is unacceptable but killing people for it is almost like they are trying to play God by deciding who deserves to live or die

[Mahanton]

If this has not been brought up here, I will do it. In the Philippines, this news is what everyone is talking about. Several gamblers were abducted and have been missing since. It has been only revealed that those missing gamblers were really killed after they were caught cheating in cockfighting.

A whistleblower says there were more than 100 that were killed. The prime suspect is Atong Ang, a businessman and a major player in the gambling industry. His team denies all accusations and says to be filing a case against the one accusing the businessman. It has even been said that some corrupt police men were involved in the abduction and killing of gamblers.

Anyway, whoever is behind all this should be punished and I hope the victims get the justice they deserve. I do not condone cheating in gambling but is killing really the way? Let us pray for the victims.

Woah. Now that's the craziest gambling story I've heard in a long time! The chickens have that much of effect on people its crazy. Must have been super high stakes and they lost a lot, but 100 lives are gone now as a result of this cheating. Whoever was in charge of this was definitely an evil group of people. They definitely wanted to insure this never happens again and make an example of this. Its truly sad news.

I really think this issue already has politics involved, especially in the Philippines, where justice is really poor and slow. With so many people involved in this case, I am really not expecting real justice will happen here.
This will just become a story in gambling history and a tragic event, which, if these victims really did something bad that involved gambling, will become a story.
Some people are saying that victims deserved it because some of them are involved in cheating or manipulating/fixing games, but for me, they must not suffer like this.

This is political especially that DOJ secretary link it on war on drugs, but he actually don't have a basis on his theory since its like he's pointing those things to their enemy to demolish them.

Now there's an update on the case, the forensic investigator cannot extract DNA profiles on the bones found on taal lake. I just saw this article randomly online while browsing some stuffs https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/no-dna-profiles-extracted-from-recovered-bones-in-taal-lake

It seems that the family of this missing man would struggle to get real justice. Since looking at the situation it seems that their chances for finding their missing family member is so low.

If they've been long time missing then they would definitely have been dead already and same goes into other people on the list. It is just sad that there's no justice for those people who gone missing for whatever reason it would be. There are tons of speculations circling around on this case but sooner or later this would be totally forgotten or becoming silent in the end. This is indeed a horrible case and there's no possibility that it would be resolved out specially this one involves some powerful people behind or simply involved politics on this case. Those reports being shown on which it is that somewhat unbelievable already yet anything could be lied out and lets hope that there would be justice and would be that totally resolved out this issue but it seems that it do gradually becomes quite now or not making any attention as of this moment. Corrupted countries could be having that very hard on resolving out some cases just because you cant be sure whether you would be having that a fight or taking up some disadvantage whenever you do have those opponent on which you do know that they do have the connections and the money on which they can simply put you down or simply make things silent or shut up their mouths. Actually there's no harm on dealing up with gambling on cockfighting yet this is just that some typical local betting using up cocks. We dont know the story behind on why these players or bettors are that gone missing and there's those leaking about this and that on which it leading up or having that connection with these people but actually its just that useless when you are just that trying out to deal up with them on which you dont have the capability on doing so.

[Natalim]

Here's some news a week ago: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=749010204307448

Seeing into that bone then it do seems like its pelvic part or what. There were sayings that it was totally just that a fake bone to make some those kind of diversions or what or it was that purposely planted there but not actually showing or giving those real human bones. Actually it would be that so hard on whom to trust when it comes into this manner. I wont be shocked nor surprised that this would be that buried into memory of tons of people and ending up with those Sabungeros will be that totally forgotten with this unresolved cases.

If this happened, then we can conclude that money is working, and the perpetrator is investing money in those handling the case. Remember, the perpetrator is a billionaire and has the mentality of a criminal; he will utilise his wealth and connections to his advantage. It was also reported that he has judges up to the Supreme Court on his payroll.
It will empower a just man who wants to serve the people of the country and deliver justice to the victim, enabling them to prosecute and put these criminals behind bars.
This is going to be a very lengthy case; the mastermind will hire the best lawyers and pay individuals to prolong the case.
And what if the next president happens to be his friend? That will spell trouble for the victims’ families.

This case will take many years, or it will only end in silence and no conviction. In fact, this involved person has been investigated before, but nothing happened. And this 2nd round of investigation is somewhat tense, but yes, money is so powerful and can cover up and silence the truth. If this rich and powerful personality is found guilty, I salute the lawyers who make it happen. After this, I couldn't think what the next step for the government would be for cockfighting. I hope they won't ban it, just like the rumors of banning online gambling and casinos.

[ultrloa]

This is political especially that DOJ secretary link it on war on drugs, but he actually don't have a basis on his theory since its like he's pointing those things to their enemy to demolish them.

Now there's an update on the case, the forensic investigator cannot extract DNA profiles on the bones found on taal lake. I just saw this article randomly online while browsing some stuffs https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/no-dna-profiles-extracted-from-recovered-bones-in-taal-lake

It seems that the family of this missing man would struggle to get real justice. Since looking at the situation it seems that their chances for finding their missing family member is so low.

If they've been long time missing then they would definitely have been dead already and same goes into other people on the list. It is just sad that there's no justice for those people who gone missing for whatever reason it would be. There are tons of speculations circling around on this case but sooner or later this would be totally forgotten or becoming silent in the end. This is indeed a horrible case and there's no possibility that it would be resolved out specially this one involves some powerful people behind or simply involved politics on this case. Those reports being shown on which it is that somewhat unbelievable already yet anything could be lied out and lets hope that there would be justice and would be that totally resolved out this issue but it seems that it do gradually becomes quite now or not making any attention as of this moment.

This is actually the real situation since for sure that the syndicate behind this crime won't let those missing people remain alive since for sure they are also afraid to be identified by the authorities.

That's why there's no clear resolution on this case and authorities still basing on theories.

Also trying to find some evidence because as of this moment they can't produce anything. Those burned bones and statement of the whistle blower is the only thing they have. But they can't find the real remains of those missing people.

With the situation happened to those people, this give warning to lots of gamblers playing on physical casinos that they should be more vigilant because this case might continue to happen and they might get compromised if there's certain anomaly happen towards their activities done, also with the places they are playing.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Exactly! This has also become a tradition for decades, and using animals, such as cockfighting, is also the same as eating chickens or any other animals. What's only different is the use of it, like it's for entertainment.
Also, sometimes here in our country, if your cock died during the fight, the enemy can take it or you, and at home you can cook it and eat it, so for me in this case, nothing is wasted.

It's interesting because that's part of a culture, and when it's part of a culture things are different and that's why they have those customs, normally that's taken into consideration as if it were animal abuse, I know that chickens and roosters are eaten but it's still considered abuse, worldwide they see it that way, each country has its own way of experiencing things, you experience things differently and just as you say it's already something normal for you, that's why I find it interesting.

[finaleshot2016]

If this has not been brought up here, I will do it. In the Philippines, this news is what everyone is talking about. Several gamblers were abducted and have been missing since. It has been only revealed that those missing gamblers were really killed after they were caught cheating in cockfighting.

A whistleblower says there were more than 100 that were killed. The prime suspect is Atong Ang, a businessman and a major player in the gambling industry. His team denies all accusations and says to be filing a case against the one accusing the businessman. It has even been said that some corrupt police men were involved in the abduction and killing of gamblers.

Anyway, whoever is behind all this should be punished and I hope the victims get the justice they deserve. I do not condone cheating in gambling but is killing really the way? Let us pray for the victims.

Lol too many issues regarding gambling here in my country.

It's their fault for rigging the gambling but at the same time why would the owner let them get punished in a brutal way like killing them and throwing them in a Lake? It's same like in the films where a rich people who holds the illegal stuff are the ones that makes the life of the poor hard, imagine there are below 20s that is also a victim of this case? I mean it's their fault but at the same time why would you kidnap these many people and kill them where in fact you're already rich and you should've punished them by the law.

[hedgeh0g]

Exactly! This has also become a tradition for decades, and using animals, such as cockfighting, is also the same as eating chickens or any other animals. What's only different is the use of it, like it's for entertainment.
Also, sometimes here in our country, if your cock died during the fight, the enemy can take it or you, and at home you can cook it and eat it, so for me in this case, nothing is wasted.

It's interesting because that's part of a culture, and when it's part of a culture things are different and that's why they have those customs, normally that's taken into consideration as if it were animal abuse, I know that chickens and roosters are eaten but it's still considered abuse, worldwide they see it that way, each country has its own way of experiencing things, you experience things differently and just as you say it's already something normal for you, that's why I find it interesting.

It seems to me that we need to very strictly separate the concept of the ethics of eating meat from the concept of violence against animals.
I am not a vegan, but at the same time I do not want the animal to suffer unnecessarily before being eaten. For example, if a rooster lives its life without ending up in a bowl of soup, it still should not experience injury and suffering during its short life.
We humans are the strongest animals and therefore it is our duty to prevent senseless violence against our younger brothers on the planet - animals.

[robelneo]

Also trying to find some evidence because as of this moment they can't produce anything. Those burned bones and statement of the whistle blower is the only thing they have. But they can't find the real remains of those missing people.

It’s official, they have filed a case against the alleged culprit, Atong Ang, and this is going to be a long process. The suspected culprit will have to wait for the summons to answer all these allegations, and after that, the Justice Department will issue a warrant if there is probable cause.
The case is not yet in court, but there has been news of bribing. This is a landmark case; the government should see to it that there is a fair ruling.
They are fighting a very rich mafia-like syndicate that will kill and bribe to get what they want, and it happens in a country where corruption is rampant. This case will drag on for years, but people are watching its progress.