Siblings of E-Sabong Whistleblower Patidongan Now with PNP

Siblings of e-sabong whistleblower Patidongan now with PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Two siblings of whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, alias Totoy, were picked up by authorities abroad, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced, claiming they could be the “missing link” in the case of the abduction of cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros). Then-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz received a tip last June 23 that the two siblings were seeking refuge…

‘Missing links’ in sabungeros case: Whistleblower's brothers arrested – PNP

PNP said one of them used the ATM card of a missing sabungero to withdraw cash, while the other was seen escorting another victim in handcuffs.

CIDG cops allegedly urged sabungeros kin to file raps vs. Patidongan

The family of some missing sabungeros alleged that members of the Philippine National Police"s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) were urging them to file charges against whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan.

2 brothers of 'sabungeros' whistleblower nabbed abroad

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan PATIDONGAN BROTHERS ARRESTED. Philippine National Police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo on Thursday (July 31, 2025) announces the arrest of the two brothers of Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, the accused-turned-whistleblower in the case of the missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting enthusiasts). Fajardo said the two were arrested in an undisclosed “Southeast Asian country” for their alleged involvement in the case. (PNA…