MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has placed businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and several other individuals under an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) in connection with the case of missing cockfighters, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has confirmed.
Remulla said the order covered persons identified by whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, also known as “Totoy,” who tagged Ang as the alleged mastermind behind the disappearances. Patidongan claimed that more than 100 sabungeros were abducted between 2021 and 2022, killed, and dumped in Taal Lake., This news data comes from:http://www.aichuwei.com
He further alleged that actress Gretchen Barretto was linked to the disappearances. Both Ang and Barretto have denied the accusations.
DOJ issues lookout order vs Atong Ang, others over missing cockfighters
Ang said Patidongan threatened to connect him to the abductions unless he paid P300 million, while Barretto also claimed she was subjected to a similar extortion attempt.
The case of the missing cockfighters remains unsolved, with authorities continuing to investigate the claims.
- Diokno urges Philippines to rejoin ICC to counter China's aggression
- New judge to handle Dengvaxia cases named; hearing set
- Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader
- India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs
- Recto: No exemption for US tech firms from digital tax
- Search for survivors after Afghan earthquake kills 800
- ‘Large shark’ kills man off Sydney beach
- Chinese warships shadow Philippine, Australian, Canadian drills in Zambales
- Protesters storm Discaya compound, Sotto calls for calm
- Group presses DA on delayed fertilizer subsidies
