BATANGAS GovernorVilma Santos called on the public to stop dragging Taal Lake into the case of missing sabungeros allegedly dumped in the area. The actress-politician said the controversy has already hurt the livelihood of local fishermen.
“Naapektuhan ang business ng mga mangingisda namin,” she said. “Sana huwag naman. Kahit paano naaapektuhan ang kabuhayan ng mga Batangueñong mangingisda.”
Batangas police recently recovered a sack containing suspected human bones near the lakeshore. The contents are undergoing forensic examination following claims by whistleblower Julie “Totoy” Patidongan that over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts were dumped in the lake.