Another arrest warrant out vs Atong Ang, 20 othersCharlie ‘Atong’ Ang, accompanied by his legal team, arrives at the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office on July 23 this year to file criminal charges against whistleblower Julie Patidongan and Alan Bantiles for allegedly making false accusations. MANILA, Philippines — Another arrest warrant has been issued against gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, and 20 other people, for a non-bailable case of kidnapping with homicide in connection with the disappearance of over 100 cockfight aficionados or sabungeros. All 17 of Ang’s co-accused in the cases before the Santa Cruz RTC were already arrested as of Wednesday. As of yesterday, only the RTC of San Pablo has yet to issue any arrest order against the accused. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced the agency is offering a P10-million reward to anyone who can offer information that can lead to Ang’s arrest.

Source: Philippine Star January 16, 2026 16:36 UTC