Even though CIDG Chief Romeo Makapas and whistleblower Julie Donondon Patidongan are currently at odds, both are pointing to the same mastermind behind the case of the missing cockfighters.

“At no point, ma’am, could they ever buy me off—not even if I were to sell my soul to them.”

In the beginning, General Makapas deliberately tried to frame me as the mastermind and even handed me a copy of a sworn statement prepared by one of his subordinates.

The truth began to unravel when he used his own personnel as fake witnesses—one of them a poor officer, allegedly connected to the victim—in an attempt to pin the role of mastermind on me and my two brothers. But the real figure behind the scenes is Manny Kuas, the true superior of General Makapas.

A new controversy is now spreading online: according to a witness, a large amount of money was allegedly given to General Makapas by Atong Ang. But why was he paid? And what is his connection to the missing cockfighters? Many are now asking: who is truly behind these disappearances?

Julie Donondon Patidongan claims that General Makapas tried to portray her as the mastermind. She was given a fake affidavit and asked to have a relative of the victim sign it to confirm that she and her two brothers were guilty. But Donondon insists that this is false. She says they were being coerced into confessing to crimes they didn’t commit—and that the most disturbing part is that a government official is the one orchestrating it all.

Even more shocking, Donondon says that General Makapas personally called her and admitted he had a meeting with Manny Quevas—whom Donondon claims is the true “boss.” She says they met at Manny’s private residence in Forbes Park, along with another general whose name she chose not to disclose.

This raises the question: Why did they meet in a private home instead of an official office? What exactly did they discuss regarding the case of the missing cockfighters?

Donondon adds that her two brothers—Jose and Elaquim Patidongan—were taken to Cambodia under the orders of Atong Ang, who also funded their stay there. But now, according to Donondon, there are attempts to “eliminate” them.

On the other hand, the PNP (Philippine National Police) claims that they arrested Donondon’s two brothers during the course of the investigation, and that Donondon failed to disclose that Jose was allegedly involved in a robbery case.

Donondon refutes this, saying she had already disclosed this during the first meeting with Justice Secretary Remulla, stating that her two brothers could assist with the investigation and were still in Cambodia. She said she even proposed that the NBI or CIDG go and pick them up. During the second meeting—with General Makapas now present—Secretary Remulla inquired about her brothers and seemed surprised that Makapas was unaware of the situation.

General Makapas then volunteered to retrieve them. Donondon asked him to send a photo of himself so her brothers could recognize him, as they didn’t trust anyone. She later shared their location with him—they were staying in a hotel after she had helped them escape from the place Atong Ang had arranged.

Makapas reportedly said: “Don’t bring them out just yet. Text me the full address. I’ll go myself.”
He then brought the two men to the Philippine Embassy.

But upon their return to the Philippines, things started falling apart.
Donondon says she was not allowed to see her brothers, and their phones were confiscated. Instead of being taken to the CIDG as planned, they were immediately arrested at the airport.

The police said Jose was linked to a robbery, and that there were issues with Elaquim’s documents—his passport bore the name Robert Bon.

Donondon explains that she had already informed both Secretary Remulla and General Makapas about this, and that Colonel Ali was also aware. Jose had previously worked as a bodyguard for Atong Ang and was even seen with him during a Senate hearing.

As for Elaquim, Atong Ang had personally arranged his passport—hence the alias. It wasn’t a fake document per se but a pseudonym used to facilitate international travel.

From this point, Donondon began to suspect foul play:
“If they really intended to help me, why did the plan suddenly change? Why wasn’t I told that my brothers would be arrested upon arrival at the airport?”

Donondon says she had previously cooperated with the PNP and even surrendered to ask for help—but now feels completely betrayed.

Clearly, this is no ordinary case.
Donondon asserts that she is not the enemy—the real enemy is the system being used to protect those truly responsible for the disappearances.

In a separate interview, she elaborated on Atong Ang’s role. She claims he is not merely a cockfighting operator, but someone with deep ties to high-ranking officials, including generals in both the police and military.

Donondon says: “An illegal operation of this scale could not possibly exist without protection from those in power.”

One of the victims mentioned is Ricardo Lasco—a known agent for online cockfighting operators—who was abducted from his home by armed men claiming to be police. He remains missing to this day.

Donondon says this is why her brothers’ testimonies are so important.
Only they can reveal who was really with Atong and who is running the illegal cockfighting network.

While her brothers remain in government custody, Donondon fears for their safety—that they may be coerced into signing false statements implicating her.

She has made several requests to speak with them, but has received no response.

All Donondon wants is a fair investigation.
If she or her brothers are guilty, let it be proven through due legal process—not through threats or fabricated stories.

With so many complex details emerging, it’s clear this case is anything but simple.
It is filled with suspicion, concealment, and power dynamics.

If what Donondon says is true—then the system is deeply flawed.
But if not—why are there so many connections and so much fear surrounding this story?

In the end, what people want is truth and justice.
Not just for Donondon, but for all the missing cockfighters and their families.

Do you think justice is still possible when those in power are the ones being questioned?