(File photo) MANILA - The Philippine National Police's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has reassured that it is sparing no effort in uncovering the truth behind the disappearance of 34 "sabungeros" (cockfighting aficionados). In a statement on Wednesday, newly designated CIDG chief Brig. Gen Ronald Lee said he called for a conference for updates and developments on the case on August 17. Lee said families of the victims have disclosed receiving calls that offered them a sum of money in exchange for not pursuing the case or giving up the search for their missing loved ones. He said the CIDG has been validating the calls and the numbers used by the callers, which could no longer be reached. "Through our constant communication with the families of the missing individuals, their full support for the investigation and our fight against the perpetrators will not be influenced by anything and anyone," Lee said in a statement. He said the CIDG awaits t
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has launched a probe to identify the people who have reportedly offered money to some relatives of the 34 missing cockfight players or sabungeros in return for dropping the charges and stopping the search for their loved ones.
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Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Thursday said he will set another hearing on the case of the missing cockfight enthusiasts since the management and personnel of the cockpit arenas involved in their disappearances failed to attend the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs initial he