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Business Tycoon Atong Ang Files Complaint Against Whistleblowers In Missing Sabungeros Case
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Business tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang has formally filed a complaint before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office, targeting the whistleblowers who have accused him of masterminding the disappearance of several sabungeros or cockfighting enthusiasts.
The complaint filed against whistleblower Julie Patidongan alias “Totoy” and another former employee identified as alias Brown is for conspiracy to commit attempted robbery with violence against or intimidation of persons, grave threats, grave coercion, slander, and incriminating against innocent persons.
This marks a significant escalation in a high-profile case that has drawn national attention over the past year.
In an earlier sworn statement, Patidongan directly implicated Ang along with two others—Eric Dela Rosa and Engineer Celso Salazar—claiming they orchestrated the abductions.
“It’s all in my affidavit,” Patidongan said in an interview. Mr. Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang, Eric Dela Rosa, then Engr. Celso Salazar—sila ang mastermind sa mga nawawalang sabungero. Sila ang utak ng lahat.”
He also asserted that Ang, as chairman of Pitmaster, was the key figure behind the alleged operations.
“Si Mr. Atong Ang, siya ang chairman ng Pitmaster. Siya ang pinaka-mastermind at siya ang nag-uutos na iligpit ang mga ‘yan,” Patidongan said.
Patidongan explained that he decided to come forward now because he believes the current leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) can be trusted.
“Lumantad ako dahil alam ko na ang pinagkatiwalaan kong tao na ang ating PNP chief. Alam kong hindi siya kayang bayaran,” he added.
In a related revelation, Patidongan also named actress Gretchen Barretto as someone allegedly connected to the case, referencing her close ties with Ang.
“Ang artista na ‘yan ay walang iba kung hindi si Ms. Gretchen Barretto. One hundred percent na may kinalaman siya dahil lagi silang magkasama ni Mr. Atong Ang,” he said.
Both Ang and Barretto have yet to issue public statements addressing these claims. Meanwhile, the Prosecutor’s Office is expected to evaluate the complaint and determine the next legal steps. The case continues to stir public interest, as questions remain unanswered about the fate of the missing sabungeros and the powerful names now entangled in the investigation.
The complaint filed against whistleblower Julie Patidongan alias “Totoy” and another former employee identified as alias Brown is for conspiracy to commit attempted robbery with violence against or intimidation of persons, grave threats, grave coercion, slander, and incriminating against innocent persons.
This marks a significant escalation in a high-profile case that has drawn national attention over the past year.
In an earlier sworn statement, Patidongan directly implicated Ang along with two others—Eric Dela Rosa and Engineer Celso Salazar—claiming they orchestrated the abductions.
“It’s all in my affidavit,” Patidongan said in an interview. Mr. Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang, Eric Dela Rosa, then Engr. Celso Salazar—sila ang mastermind sa mga nawawalang sabungero. Sila ang utak ng lahat.”
He also asserted that Ang, as chairman of Pitmaster, was the key figure behind the alleged operations.
“Si Mr. Atong Ang, siya ang chairman ng Pitmaster. Siya ang pinaka-mastermind at siya ang nag-uutos na iligpit ang mga ‘yan,” Patidongan said.
Patidongan explained that he decided to come forward now because he believes the current leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) can be trusted.
“Lumantad ako dahil alam ko na ang pinagkatiwalaan kong tao na ang ating PNP chief. Alam kong hindi siya kayang bayaran,” he added.
In a related revelation, Patidongan also named actress Gretchen Barretto as someone allegedly connected to the case, referencing her close ties with Ang.
“Ang artista na ‘yan ay walang iba kung hindi si Ms. Gretchen Barretto. One hundred percent na may kinalaman siya dahil lagi silang magkasama ni Mr. Atong Ang,” he said.
Both Ang and Barretto have yet to issue public statements addressing these claims. Meanwhile, the Prosecutor’s Office is expected to evaluate the complaint and determine the next legal steps. The case continues to stir public interest, as questions remain unanswered about the fate of the missing sabungeros and the powerful names now entangled in the investigation.
Jul 3, 2025
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