Jonathan Frederic De Santos

Whistleblower Julie Patidongan, also known as "Totoy," files charges against active and retired Philippine National Police (PNP) officials allegedly involved in the case of the missing sabungeros, at the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) headquarters in Quezon City on July 14, 2025.


Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

Whistleblower Julie Patidongan, also known as "Totoy," files charges against active and retired Philippine National Police (PNP) officials allegedly involved in the case of the missing sabungeros, at the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) headquarters in Quezon City on July 14, 2025.

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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MISSING SABUNGEROS- PATIDONGAN

Michael Delizo

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176242646174920250818090828_7fa1393df1ccce39d65fe8f91fd7fb8361c480577348f5a5070249c9eab87f44.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Whistleblower Julie Patidongan, also known as &quot;Totoy,&quot; files charges against active and retired Philippine National Police (PNP) officials allegedly involved in the case of the missing sabungeros, at the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) headquarters in Quezon City on July 14, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — A 21-year-old woman who identified herself as the former girlfriend of Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, the self-proclaimed whistleblower in the missing sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts) case, has accused him of rape, sexual abuse, and serious illegal detention.Speaking to the media on Thursday, the woman—who asked to be identified only as “Nene”—clarified that she has no connection to businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, the gambling tycoon who is among dozens named respondents in murder and illegal detention raps before the justice department.She said she only knew Ang as Patidongan’s former boss but had no personal encounter with him.“Wala po (None),” Nene told ABS-CBN News when asked if her appearance in public was orchestrated by Ang.Patidongan earlier accused Ang of being the mastermind behind the disappearance and alleged killings of several cockfighting enthusiasts.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/6/wrap-flurry-of-allegations-revives-dormant-missing-sabungeros-case-2204">WRAP: Flurry of allegations revives dormant ‘missing sabungeros’ case </a></div>Ang has repeatedly denied the allegations, saying Patidongan’s motive was extortion.Nene said her decision to come forward was unrelated to the missing sabungeros controversy and that she spoke up of her own accord.“Kaya po ako lumabas kasi po lagi po akong china-chat ng asawa niya. Naiinis na po ako. Eh, mamaya po, baka magalit po ‘yong asawa ko,” she said.(I came out because Patidongan’s wife kept messaging me. I was getting annoyed. And I was afraid my own husband might get angry.)Nene added that she now has a new partner and gave birth three months ago.“Natatakot po ako (I’m scared),” she said tearfully.<div> </div><div>THE CASES</div>According to lawyer Glessa Rose Janolino, her client Nene filed eight counts of rape, one count of sexual abuse, and one count of serious illegal detention before courts in Laguna last August.The alleged crimes took place between 2021 and 2023, during the period when Nene and Patidongan were in a romantic relationship that began when she was only 16 years old.She claimed that Patidongan took her to Ang’s farm in Siniloan and to an apartment in Pila town, Laguna, where some of the alleged abuses occurred.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/20/mandaluyong-city-prosecutor-dismisses-atong-ang-s-complaints-vs-julie-patidongan-1547">Mandaluyong city prosecutor dismisses Atong Ang&#x27;s complaints vs. Julie Patidongan </a></div>Janolino said Nene had wanted to file the complaint since 2021 but was afraid to because of Patidongan&#x27;s connections and influence.“So, ngayon na nagkaroon na siya ng pagkakataon at ito ‘yong pagkakataon na ‘yon,” said Janolino, noting that they have gathered sufficient evidence and witnesses to support their complaint.(Now she finally has the courage and opportunity to do so.)<div> </div><div>THEIR ALLEGED RELATIONSHIP </div>Nene said Patidongan pursued her when he saw her on social media platform TikTok. Their relationship developed as he offered her material support, including a house, a car, educational assistance, and a monthly allowance of up to P50,000.Nene said she was depressed at the time and had family problems so she went along with what Patidongan wanted.“No’ng time po na ‘yon, depressed po ako, kaya parang nadala na lang po ako. Tapos may problema pa po kami sa family. Nagtiwala po ako sa kanya,” she said.“Sixteen years old lang po ako no’n, at takot po kasi ako sa kanya kasi parang sa kanya lang po nakasalalay ‘yong buhay ko,” she added.(I was only 16, and I was scared of him because it felt like my whole life depended on him.)She said Patidongan “ghosted” her in 2023 after leaving for abroad but later reconnected, allegedly sending her abusive and threatening messages.Lawyer Manuel Ventura, Patidongan’s legal counsel, declined to comment on the new allegations, saying he has yet to consult his client, though he has already informed him of the matter.

A 21-year-old woman who identified herself as the former girlfriend of Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, the self-proclaimed whistleblower in the missing sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts) case, has accused him of rape, sexual abuse, and serious illegal detention.

A 21-year-old woman who identified herself as the former girlfriend of Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, the self-proclaimed whistleblower in the missing sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts) case, has accused him of rape, sexual abuse, and serious illegal detention.

Julie Patidongan’s alleged ex-GF files rape complaint, denies ties to Atong Ang

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Julie Patidongan’s alleged ex-GF files rape complaint, denies ties to Atong Ang

Michael Delizo,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 06, 2025 07:02 PM PHT

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