Still no justice for missing sabungeros.
The Philippine government is now asking Japan for help to search Taal Lake. Why? Because there’s a chance that the 34 missing sabungeros might be there—underwater.
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What Really Happened in Taal Lake?
These 34 men disappeared years ago. All of them were linked to illegal online sabong. Since then, their families have been waiting—without answers, without bodies, and without justice.
Now, the Department of Justice wants to search the deepest parts of Taal Lake. But the problem is, we don’t have the equipment to do it. The lake is too deep, too muddy, and too dangerous.
So, the government turned to Japan—known for its advanced sonar technology. If Japan agrees, they could help find possible remains under the lake.
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High-Tech Search, But Still No Justice
Justice Secretary Remulla said the lake might be hiding something. But we can't search it properly without the right tools.
Japan’s sonar system can scan deep underwater. If this search pushes through, it could finally give answers to the victims’ families. They’ve been waiting for so long, and many of them are already losing hope.
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Families Are Still Waiting
Some mothers and wives have already passed away—still not knowing what happened to their loved ones.
Online sabong was a huge money business before it was banned. With big money comes big secrets. Until now, no one has been held responsible.
That’s why people are asking: where did the sabungeros go? Who made them disappear?
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Why This Matters to Every Filipino
This story is not just about gambling. It’s about justice. It’s about how people can disappear and nobody gets punished.
If this can happen to 34 people—and nothing is done—how safe are the rest of us?
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Do you think Taal Lake is deep, or is our justice system even deeper in silence?
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Roy Bato is the Founding President of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) CALABARZON Chapter and has been a dedicated broadcast journalist for 29 years. Through powerful storytelling and fearless journalism, he champions truth, transparency, and the voice of every Filipino.
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