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Pa, wake up.
—Pa, get up. —What's up?
Your colleagues are missing. Glenn too.
—What? —So get up already.
Auntie Weng is at LPN.
You should get ready. I'll heat some water.
Get up.
Julie Tan: Buddy, where are you?
Sorry about earlier. Let's talk.
... we won't wait for 24 hours.
Inspector Sadiwa's men
are looking everywhere.
Everyone's on the lookout for the car.
We won't stop until we find them.
Thank you very much.
Brothers and sisters
that was our mayor, Manong Pedring Eusebio.
If anyone has seen
a black Mitsubishi Space Wagon
with plate number BCE 902
please call it in at the number
Bebs will be announcing in a second.
They tried to file a missing persons report
but it was denied
because it hasn't been 24 hours yet.
So I told them you OK'ed it.
That's right.
Thank you, Manong.
OK, thank you.
Lapdogs.
It's only the eight of them, Auntie Weng.
No news yet?
There was no space for me in the car.
What could've happened to them?
I'm hoping not, but maybe there was an accident.
Miong, write up an article
that we can post online.
Put in all the details.
If we get any tip-offs, I'll pass it along
right away to the police chief.
Buddy, there are many pages still pending.
Do we take out some sections?
Tell Melay to come back right now.
Joni can also help.
If I have to
I'll help you do some of the writing.
I'll check how much space
still needs to be filled.
Come here.
Do as I say so we can finish in time.
Ma'am.
Any news?
Carla, you know about the problems at LPN?
I wanted the paper shut down a long time ago
Arnel wouldn't hear of it.
Are you really moving to Manila?
How can we?
All our money is tied up in LPN.
Arnel too.
But the second they're found...
we are leaving this place.
—Wait, pull over. —What?
Why?
I heard...
I heard someone call my name.
Classmate!
Oh, classmate.
Everything OK here?
We just wanted to stop for a minute.
Hey classmate, any news?
We're on our way uphill.
We have a tip-off.
A vehicle was seen passing through there.
All right. Keep me posted, OK?
—Sure. Be careful. —OK.
They might think you're trespassing.
We're about to leave.
Let's go, Carla. I'll drive you home.
They're gone, Sisoy.
I can sense it.
They're not with us anymore.
No, don't say that, Carla.
You're just tired.
He texted me last night.
Didn't he sleep there?
Call Arlene.
It's not like him to do this.
Don't worry.
I'm sure Big Sis will come home.
Give us a call if you have any information
which can help us find the eight missing people
including eight-year-old Glenn and his father
Arnel Pangan, owner of LPN.
They left their office
at around 9.00pm last night to get dinner.
According to their colleagues
they got on a black Mitsubishi Space Wagon
owned by Mr Pangan.
None of them made it back home
and no one has heard from them since.
Hey, old fart.
You don't have to stay here, breaking your back.
Your son has paid up.
You'll be getting your meatloaf tomorrow.
Yes!
You can take care of this shit yourselves.
Not fair.
0-0-0-0...
You won't be able to unlock it.
No harm in trying.
I wish I'd nicked a phone too.
It was my ma's birthday last week.
She doesn't even know how to text.
She can always learn.
At least she'd be able to text me
in between visits.
Mama's boy.
Arnel's phone is ringing.
What?
Hang on.
Arnel, hello?
Hello? Arnel?
Moron. This phone's owner is dead.
Sisoy?
Whoever the hell you are
who stole Arnel's phone
may lightning strike you and your family!
Manong Pedring
if you're listening right now
these people need to be taught a lesson.
Right, Buddy. They are so insensitive!
You know what I always tell you
brothers and sisters.
Don't buy stolen phones.
But I'll make an exception in this case.
If anyone sells you an iPhone 6 Plus
buy it quick and bring it over to me.
I'll pay you twice what you paid for it.
We had no choice, Santillan.
Bloody hell.
I ordered one hit and you gave me eight.
I have to pay the price for your stupidity.
Don't call me stupid, they won't find the bodies.
Better make sure.
You can't afford another screw-up.
And take out those two.
Why?
Sisoy talked about Arnel's phone on radio.
We can't be too careful.
Hell.
How do I answer to my aunt if he dies?
That's not my problem.
Hello, sir?
Oh, Ben.
No names, sir.
We're allergic to that.
Call me Bieber.
"Beeper"?
—Any good news from your front? —Ah, yes.
A witness has just come forward
but he needs protection.
Copy, sir. I'll inform Omega.
Wait. What's my code name?
Matt Monro.
Yes, Bieber?
Hello, sir?
Good news from La La Land.
Our friend says someone's ready to sing.
Tom Jones' foe, Matt Monro.
I gave him that code name.
He asked for one.
Fine. Check it out yourself.
Make sure he's in tune.
Copy, sir.
Tom Jones slipped up.
Somebody's about to sing.
That was fast.
I sent Bieber to coordinate with Matt Monro
his long-time enemy.
I get it.
He's been out of power for quite some time.
That's why he wants his presence felt.
Have you briefed Rolex?
Later. We need to see
how the wind blows in the palace.
Tom Jones made a big donation there.
So are you on your way?
Yes, almost there.
Back me up at the meeting.
Justice for the missing eight!
Good morning to everyone.
Chief Sadiwa will give the briefing.
Good morning.
As of 11.00 pm last night
we formed Task Force Finder
under SPO3 Harry Baluyot
to look into the disappearance
of the missing eight.
Mayor Eusebio has pledged a reward
of 200,000 pesos
to anyone who can lead us to the missing eight.
Are you working on any leads?
Does their disappearance
have anything to do with politics?
We have a few leads
based on our interviews with the families
but we cannot reveal them for now.
Thanks, sir.
Good morning. Pam Sarmiento from TVA.
What are the chances of them
being found alive?
The first 48 hours are crucial.
So our priority right now
is search and rescue.
OK. Thank you, sir.
Noel Cabrera from TVB.
Question for the mayor.
Mayor, according to the staff at LPN
there's been an ad boycott against them
for the past six months
due to a feud between you and the publisher
Arnel Pangan, who's one of the missing eight.
What can you say about this?
I wouldn't call it a feud.
They published
an article saying some things about me
which are not true.
I shrugged it off.
But it's beyond my control...
how my supporters react.
I didn't order a boycott against LPN.
But Mayor, they've been also cut off
from receiving government notices.
Well, it just so happened that
the local government budget
for this item was reduced.
We use the Internet for this
to cut down on cost.
But Mayor, the other papers
are still receiving notices.
LPN claimed it was being forced
into making a public apology.
What do I need their apology for?
News is forgotten in a matter of days.
It doesn't affect me.
I didn't even read their article.
Somebody told me about it.
Weng, what's this guy saying?
Manong never demanded an apology.
It was my idea so we could recover.
Excuse me, Mayor. I have another question.
Is there a connection between the missing eight
and similar missing persons cases
that have plagued this area since the '90s?
Those...
those who went missing, Pam...
based on the records, are criminals.
La Paz used to be their haven.
But ever since I assumed office...
I guess I scared them off
to God knows where.
The important thing is
we now have peace and order in La Paz.
Right, Chief?
But Mayor, many have disappeared
under suspicious circumstances.
Some were abducted
some were reportedly tortured.
You know what, miss?
A criminal...
has many enemies.
If you live in sin
do not expect
to die peacefully in your sleep.
If you're not doing anything bad...
why would you suddenly go missing?
Records show that not everyone
who disappeared was a criminal.
Do you know how many missing persons cases
there are in La Paz?
Let me tell you.
This year alone, ten have gone missing.
That includes my colleagues at LPN
and two farmers
who fought for ownership of their land.
Last year, six disappeared.
Sir, my question is...
why aren't any of these cases solved?
As long as they haven't been found
these cases remain open.
Just because we don't publicise our efforts
doesn't make them non-existent.
Besides, one of the cases was resolved.
The one of the missing teacher.
Gay Teacher Killed By Boy Toy!
The perpetrator is behind bars now.
Yes. Only one case was resolved.
Just that one case.
Looks like we can only hope
that the same will happen here.
After all, the missing
are high profile individuals.
That depends!
Are you ready to expose
the dirt on your colleagues?
What are you referring to, Mayor?
Corruption in the local media?
I refuse to be drawn into this.
Let's just say...
some of them are just one-fourth reporter.
One-fourth reporter
one-fourth businessman
one-fourth politician
and one-fourth extortionist.
There are a whole lot of possible reasons
why they went missing.
Those with a guilty conscience will be damned.
I beg your pardon.
I offer you my condolences.
Mayor!
Thank you. We're done here.
This is for you.
Right. After you just called us paid hacks.
Don't be so sensitive.
Take this as gas money.
Here you go, ma'am.
This is for the three of you. Please split it.
Did you skim a hundred bucks off of this?
Ma'am, this is for the both of you.
That's against our rules.
Come on, it's just snack money.
We really can't. Thanks anyway.
We can't take this.
Here she is.
Excuse me, are you from LPN?
Sisoy.
Give that to your friends in the tabloid.
This is for this week.
Just for page one, OK?
I'll send you the budget.
We already have Boyet of DZRQ
and Nina Bustamante of DZAM for national.
As for the others
they'll just have to pick up from you guys.
Where's this from?
Don't worry about the source.
Just make sure it sees print.
We have the supporting material.
All over social media.
Websites, links, photos, videos.
We can add a little bonus
for those with their own websites.
Your source is lying, Inday.
Issas's a known lesbian.
She can't be some guy's mistress.
Is this what you've been feeding Manong?
No wonder he thinks so little
of my colleagues.
Predictable.
Now you want to know the truth?
Let me remind you, Sisoy.
Our job does not involve asking questions.
Now...
if you want to be a journalist
let me know
because I can easily find you a replacement.
Buddy... Buddy?
Excuse me. Buddy, this way.
Sorry, excuse me. This way.
How are you, Sisoy?
Still alive, Manong.
Good thing you weren't with them that night.
Or it would've been the missing nine.
If Arnel and I hadn't quarrelled
I would've gone with them.
Maybe not.
I sent for you that night.
Karaoke night is not the same without you.
See? Stick close to me...
you'll stay alive.
Manong, the black propaganda
that Inday is spreading
about my colleagues is all untrue.
I guarantee that. They're all lies.
My colleagues are not
what you call "one-fourth".
Let Inday handle that.
That's her area of expertise.
LPN should print that.
Why? Isn't that news?
Publish it, the public has the right to know.
Manong, those are my colleagues.
So what?
All the more you should expose them.
You do that to the politicians
but when it comes to cleaning your own ranks
you all look the other way.
Some of your colleagues are so corrupt
that the police don't know
where to begin their investigation.
That's impossible.
I know them. Especially Arnel.
Even if LPN went belly up
he would never take a bribe.
That's what you think.
Do you have something on him?
It doesn't matter...
how long you've known someone.
They can always surprise you
with what they're capable of.
If your friend is hiding something...
best to leave it alone.
You might regret learning what it is.
Don't worry. We'll find them.
I'm concerned about those left behind.
How are you doing at LPN?
I heard that
Arnel's wife wants to sell LPN.
Get in touch with William right away
before someone beats us to it.
Are you sure, Manong?
It wouldn't look good if you bought LPN.
You're associated with the ad boycott
that's hurting our business.
And now that Arnel has gone missing
you're going to take over.
What would people make of that?
If every decision I made
depended on public opinion
nothing would ever get done.
Just do it.
What if the staff finds out?
You'll know what to do.
Just get LPN ready by election time.
Reporter and Ex-Governor Vicente
Fights Over Bar Girl
LPN Owner's Gambling Problem
Dirty Vices Under His Squeaky Clean Facade
La Paz Reporter Killed Over Hooker
Ex-Gov Denies Fight With LPN Reporter
Deadly Love Triangle In La Paz
Ex-Gov Irate, Reporter Goes Missing!
Reporter By Day, Mistress By Night
This way we can continue what we've started.
Having a new owner will give us that chance.
I knew it.
That's what Carla always wanted.
Carla assured me that
whoever the new owner is
all of us will be retained.
Sisoy, I'm OK with anyone
except for those Eusebios.
I agree, Weng.
Imagine this, they were forcing us
into bankruptcy
and now they want to buy us?
Not funny at all.
And not that Vicente, either.
He'll just use us
to get back into politics.
My god, what's your problem with Vicente?
My god, my god...
Spare us from politicians, please.
So who is it, Sisoy?
There's no one yet. Carla will let us know.
But whoever it is that ends up buying LPN
we will not stop looking for the truth.
May lightning strike anyone here
who forgets about our colleagues.
Make sure of that, Sisoy.
I'm still confirming my leads.
As for Ferdie, the bar owner said
he and Vicente liked the same girl.
Wait...
That's not what the bar girls are saying.
They insist Vicente has never been there...
That's not headline material.
The ad boycott leading to LPN sale is.
That would complete the issue, Sisoy.
We should have a separate piece
on the missing eight of La Paz.
Complete with statistics.
Weng will go for anything anti-Eusebio...
No one will read that.
I knew it.
You have too much talk, not enough walk.
As soon as Arnel disappears
LPN is getting muzzled.
Weng, let me finish before you attack me.
You publish those statistics every time.
Aren't you tired of it?
Look for a more interesting angle
so that even the pro-Eusebios will read it.
OK, tell me.
What kind of article on the missing eight
will you read?
Why not do a feature article?
Find a subject who's not
as grim and determined as you.
Someone the average Joe can relate to.
Got it.
Someone who won't dare raise a fist
against the government.
You know I have a point.
Who'd want to read about communists
who do nothing but complain?
Why not something closer to home?
Who could be more innocent than Glenn?
Right. A kid. That story will go viral
I bet the national news will pick it up.
You sure about that, Sisoy?
Your Manong might suddenly
find himself in quicksand.
Or you might realize that
Manong has nothing to do with it.
And it's someone under him who's to blame.
Oh, so he's not a killer?
He's just stupid?
He's just plain stupid.
Fine, I'll do what you want.
What about the ad boycott story?
Scrap that one too, sir?
Why would you scrap that?
But, Elton
you should include what Manong said.
That he never ordered it.
His supporters did it on their own accord.
Strive for balance, right, Weng?
And you, Miong, write the one about Vicente
but get his side too, interview him.
Talk to the women in the bar.
Balance is important.
Right, Weng?
Keep that in mind.
Don't you forget it or Weng will get mad.
Elton, could you check this?
Look, you can edit this.
Have a coffee, Elton.
Here, coffee.
Has anyone bought Arnel's phone?
Not yet, but our tipline is ringing non-stop.
I'll get going.
I've compiled the tips from DZLP and LPN
so that it's easy to update.
Most tips are coming from Mandevilla
where gunshots were heard.
OK. That's Obet's area.
I'll grill them on that.
Let's go, brothers and sisters.
We have a lot of ground to cover.
Ms Weng, let's go.
What are you looking for?
I don't know.
Anything that might be useful.
What is it you think you'll find in there?
I don't know. That's why I'm opening it.
But why?
The last time Arnel and I talked
I felt he was holding something back.
Carla said they hardly talked to each other.
They were having problems.
They almost separated.
What's in there?
Some secret that turned out to be.
You better start writing
your article, brother.
Or your debut issue
might not make it to press.
Thanks.
The piece on free medicine
is in your inbox.
Also the fundraiser article.
Great.
I forwarded all the e-mails to you, Sisoy.
Check your inbox.
Do you still need my help, Pa?
Why are you still here?
Your sister is all alone. Go home.
I'm going, Pa.
Hey, Buddy
the printer's deadline is 8.00pm.
Melay still has to lay it out.
Later.
Miong, send all the articles to Weng
so she can start editing them.
Hold on. Am I the only editor left here?
Send all edited articles for layout
including the ones Miong wrote.
You're not going to check them?
I will, before they go to the printer.
So that we're not waiting around here, Weng.
Racela, what's the lottery jackpot now?
125 million, sir.
125 million?
We can retire from being cops.
Give me some.
Classmate
what about the tips Melay forwarded?
The ones about Mandevilla?
Nothing. All bogus.
They're just after the reward, I guess.
Hey, Mapinlac.
Are you bringing that one in
or taking him out?
Bring him in.
Good evening. That looks delicious.
Manong will be furious
if we fail to update the people.
He'll be furious.
That's how the cookie crumbles.
No bodies, no case.
What we need are witnesses.
When's the first game scheduled?
Chief.
Thank you for the jerseys.
I'm betting on the other team.
What if national news asks us
and we have no update to give them?
I'll be forced to report this to Manong.
Not a problem.
Just do your job, classmate.
Pa.
Have you eaten?
There's food.
Want me to reheat it?
They're dead, aren't they?
Only God can answer that.
God and those who did this.
Roman, I'll get going.
Wow.
Done banging your man?
The conjugal visit room is hopping.
I'll get going.
Sit down.
Here.
I heard you have a new phone.
Is it here?
It's not here.
Where is it?
Here?
Maybe here?
Sir...
looks like you've had a lot to drink.
Go to hell. Stay out of this.
Where is it?
Tell me!
Open your mouth.
Open it!
You don't want to?
Open it!
Wider, damn it!
Hell!
Come here.
Where do you think you're going?
Roman, help me.
Help me...
That's my bitch you're asking help from.
Sir, enough. You're hurting her.
What are you gonna do?
Hell!
Enough!
Kiko!
Joy!
Kiko!
Hell!
Arnel?
Where are you?
Arnel, where's everyone?
Are you still alive?
Something happened to your friend.
You're angry?
Be grateful I was able
to talk Santillan around.
That's what you get
for taking an interest in that phone.
It's your fault too.
You should've snitched.
Where's the phone anyway?
Joy must've sold it.
It's not here. We looked everywhere.
Dammit.
That phone won't matter
as long as nobody talks.
Can you vouch for your cousin?
Maybe we should finish him off too.
What do you think, Roman? Wanna live?
I want to go home.
Don't you get it?
You're so damn stubborn.
I don't care what you did to the rest.
I won't tell.
Just let me go home.
You're about to be sentenced.
You're stuck here forever.
Hell, Kiko. Leave us for a minute.
I'm going to kill that friggin' bastard.
Use your head.
Here's the deal.
Accept your sentence.
You'll get to live and you'll get a job.
Or would you rather wind up like Jek?
Next time I won't be here to save your neck.
I hope you understand.
I was just following Boss Kiko's orders.
Go to the city hall and look for Vivian Abejo.
Tell her I sent you to get the documents.
But first, buy them a big tray of rice cake.
—Here. —OK, Pa.
It says here they will never be found.
I wonder how they buried all of them.
Diane, I don't want to think about that.
They're blaming corrupt journalists
for Glenn's death.
Diane.
Don't believe everything you read, OK?
But Pa, those folks at LPN were so mean to you.
They said you were the mayor's puppet.
—And worse... —Diane!
That's enough!
It's true.
Maybe they thought I was too young
to understand what they said.
Auntie Weng would prank call you
just to piss you off.
They said that whatever Manong is paying you
it's worth it.
Mama Mandy said you were hopeless.
And Uncle Arnel just laughed it all off.
Maybe that's why they're dead now.
Diane!
I thought I put you in a good school?
Who put this nonsense in your head?
I'm going.
I'm telling you, it's not true.
Phoney. Baloney. I should know.
But if you insist on believing fake news
don't call in to our program again.
Buddy, you're different from them.
Good thing you didn't go with them that night.
That's not what we're discussing here, Elenita.
We're going to find out who's behind this
so we can bring them to justice.
This is their comeuppance for all their sins.
May lightning strike you. To hell with this!
Hello, Miss Elenita?
Hi, sir!
We're here at the PNP Regional Office
where ex-governor Hector Vicente
plans to present
a witness claiming to know
the whereabouts of the missing eight.
According to Vicente
the witness is ready to testify
provided he's assured of his safety.
Here's proof that the allegations
against me aren't true.
I did not have a fight
with one of the missing reporters.
This person here is asking for protection.
He's scared that he might be next.
What does he know about the missing eight?
He dug their grave, Pam.
We came here to the PNP Regional Office
because the local La Paz cops are involved.
Who gave the order?
Isn't it obvious, Pam?
Who controls the local police?
So I'm making this appeal
to President Ocampo
and the Department of Justice
to conduct an independent investigation.
Thank you.
Yes, Mr President.
Everything's taken care of.
OK, noted.
I'll update you ASAP.
It's on.
Good!
Bieber is waiting.
He knows what to do.
Hungry? Want some take-out?
Mayor.
This was signed by Judge Elenita Ramirez
of Manila RTC branch.
We had to get this from Manila
to prevent leaks.
May I see it?
Sorry, Mr Secretary
but La Paz is outside Manila's jurisdiction.
Therefore this search warrant is not valid.
It's all right, Attorney.
Suit yourselves.
You can dig up the whole of La Paz.
I won't stop you.
But I assure you, you won't find anything.
Thank you, Mayor.
You can join us if you want.
You're most welcome to join us.
The heat doesn't agree
with my blood pressure.
Just keep me posted
if you find any animal bones or such.
Good morning, brothers and sisters!
Sexy Bebs here to keep you company
while we wait for our beloved Buddy.
They're about to start digging
at a suspected site in Mandevilla now.
Finally.
Will they find the missing eight?
Exclusive on the missing eight:
Pit in Mandevilla
A witness has come forward and claimed
that a certain Obet ordered him
to dig here on this property
last September 29.
He said he used a backhoe
and that he was paid 500 pesos for the job.
This Obet allegedly told him to dig
a hole big enough to fit a van.
As you can see
he is now pointing out the burial site.
Here?
Right here?
Yes, sir.
OK, everyone.
The witness has identified the site.
I want every inch of this area dug up.
Are you sure this is the spot?
Yes, Boss.
Are you absolutely certain?
Yes, I am.
They found something!