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P20M Bounty On Atong Ang As Manhunt Intensifies
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The Philippine government has intensified its search for gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, increasing the reward for information leading to his arrest to ₱20 million, officials confirmed Thursday.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the increased bounty — up from an initial ₱10 million — will come from confidential funds of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). The goal is to generate credible leads and end the months-long manhunt.
Ang remains at large despite multiple non-bailable arrest warrants issued by courts in Sta. Cruz and San Pablo, Laguna, and Lipa, Batangas, related to the disappearance of dozens of cockfighting enthusiasts, locally known as “sabungeros.”
He faces charges of kidnapping with homicide and kidnapping with serious illegal detention in connection with the 2021–2022 sabungero disappearance cases, which he has repeatedly denied.
Authorities, including the Justice Department and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), say Ang may still be in the Philippines, though they are verifying all information. The CIDG assured that informants who provide credible tips can remain confidential and are eligible to claim the ₱20 million reward.
Officials hope the increased bounty will help produce actionable leads as the search enters a critical phase.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the increased bounty — up from an initial ₱10 million — will come from confidential funds of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). The goal is to generate credible leads and end the months-long manhunt.
Ang remains at large despite multiple non-bailable arrest warrants issued by courts in Sta. Cruz and San Pablo, Laguna, and Lipa, Batangas, related to the disappearance of dozens of cockfighting enthusiasts, locally known as “sabungeros.”
He faces charges of kidnapping with homicide and kidnapping with serious illegal detention in connection with the 2021–2022 sabungero disappearance cases, which he has repeatedly denied.
Authorities, including the Justice Department and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), say Ang may still be in the Philippines, though they are verifying all information. The CIDG assured that informants who provide credible tips can remain confidential and are eligible to claim the ₱20 million reward.
Officials hope the increased bounty will help produce actionable leads as the search enters a critical phase.
Feb 12, 2026
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