Atong Ang Fled Before Warrant Came Out

THE NOTORIOUSLY FAMOUS gaming tycoon behind the abduction and death of over 100 “missing sabungeros” is already out of the country, claims whistleblower Julie Patidongan.

In a radio interview, Patidongan, who has previously admitted working for Ang for the longest time, said that his former boss left the country as early as December last year. 

He however clarified that what he had just squealed is just his own belief.

“No one told me that, but for me, I believe that is what he will do,” Patidongan was quoted as saying.

TRUSTING NO ONE

He likewise confirmed that Ang has quite a number of properties across the archipelago where he  could hide — but insisted that his former boss is not the type who would put himself at risk.  

Despite reported links with former and present government officials, won’t ask help from those people to cover up his hiding because he doesn’t share his personal secrets to anyone.

“For me, Mr. Atong Ang can look after himself and will not look for help from others… If he will do that, that’s his own secret. If he is still in the country, he may be hiding in a property in one of the exclusive subdivisions he owns,” he noted.

INTERPOL NOTICE

Ang is facing criminal cases with no bail provisions — 15 counts of kidnapping and serious illegal detention and four counts of kidnapping with homicide.

The Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) recently said that an International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) red notice, or a request to locate and “provisionally arrest” a person pending legal action, has been requested for Ang. 

Aside from Ang, 21 others were indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in December 2025 over the case of “missing sabungeros.” 

The DOJ based its indictment from the testimonies of Julie, and his brother Ellakim, who served as close-in securities of the businessman. 

MONETARY BOUNTY

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) earlier offered a P10 million reward for any information that will lead to the arrest of Ang.

More than the bounty, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla likewise gave Ang a notorious tag — No. 1 most wanted person in the country.

When asked as to where the reward money would come from, Remulla didn’t provide a categorical answer. He claimed that funds were “pooled.”

“Any information leading to the conclusive arrest of Atong Ang will merit a P10-million reward, no questions asked,” Remulla told a news briefing in Quezon City.

POLICE COHORTS

As most of Ang’s accomplices are police officers, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced that 11 PNP members whose names were included in the indictment list have already been dismissed from service.

The basis — alleged involvement in the disappearance of the sabungeros, based on the sworn statement of Julie himself.

Administrative complaints were previously filed against Ang’s uniformed cohorts.