Relatives of four individuals who disappeared after alleged abductions have formally submitted administrative complaints to the National Police Commission (Napolcom) against several police officers believed to be involved in the cases. The families suspect the abductions were carried out as part of the Duterte administration’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs.

Among those charged are four policemen—Lt. Col. Ryan Jay Orapa, Maj. Mark Philip Almedilla, Senior Master Sergeant Mark Anthony Manrique, and Staff Sgt. Edmon Hernandez Muñoz—who were previously named in a July complaint by whistleblower Julie Patidongan involving missing "sabungeros," or cockfighting enthusiasts.

Elizabeth Sotto, mother of abducted Charles Dean Sotto, along with Roger Mateos and Milagros Estacio, who are also parents of missing youths, have included seven additional policemen and two confidential informants in their complaints. Charles Dean Sotto was taken in March 2021 and remains missing. The Mateos brothers, Jorgio and Mico Franco, disappeared in April 2021, while Dane Mark Carlos was abducted earlier that year in February.

The complainants maintain their children’s innocence and claim that prior criminal complaints filed with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) were dismissed without resolution. Sotto expressed her determination, stating, "Four years after the abduction, we are still searching for justice for our children. Now, we’re here at Napolcom to file a case, revive the case."

Roger Mateos identified Lt. Col. Orapa as allegedly leading the group responsible for abducting his two sons.

Napolcom Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Rafael Vicente Calinisan assured that the commission will conduct a thorough investigation of the complaints. He noted, "We’re not only talking about the war on drugs here, but also about sabong." Calinisan added that the new complaints will be handled apart from the administrative cases connected to the missing sabungeros.

When informed that previous cases were dismissed by NBI and DOJ, Calinisan emphasized, "It was filed before us, so be it, that’s our job," underscoring Napolcom’s responsibility to review administrative charges against police personnel. Furthermore, Calinisan confirmed that Napolcom will coordinate closely with NBI and other agencies during the investigation process.