MANILA, Philippines – The search for the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts) whose remains were reportedly dumped in Taal Lake resulted in the recovery of 981 bones, with 887 confirmed as human remains, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Included in the over 800 human bones are the three sets of human remains recovered at a cemetery.
The 981 bones including the 887 human remains, were the result of the search operations conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from July 10 to October 12.
