Atong Ang, "Most Wanted" na sa Pinas; bounty itinaas sa halagang ₱20M ni SILG Remulla
- SILG Jonvic Remulla announced an increase in the arrest bounty for Atong Ang, now totaling ₱20 million for actionable intelligence
- The reward is sourced from DILG and PNP confidential funds to expedite the resolution of the "Missing Sabungero" cases
- Authorities have secured an Interpol Red Notice to monitor Ang’s movements globally, though investigators believe he is still in the Philippines
- Ang’s legal team continues to challenge the warrants, describing the judicial process as "legally questionable" and "one-sided"
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The Philippine government has doubled down on its efforts to locate fugitive gaming tycoon Charlie "Atong" Ang, raising the reward for his capture to ₱20 million.
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Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) Jonvic Remulla made the high-stakes announcement during a press conference on Thursday, signaling a intensified phase in the manhunt.
The bounty, which previously stood at ₱10 million, is being offered for any verified information that leads directly to the arrest of the businessman.
Remulla emphasized that the increase reflects the government's commitment to justice, particularly for the families of more than 34 missing cockfight aficionados (sabungeros).
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Ang is currently facing multiple standing warrants for kidnapping with h0micide, kidnapping, and serious illegal detention.
"If you think you can evade the law because of your wealth or influence, you are mistaken," Remulla stated, noting that the reward money is being sourced from the confidential and intelligence funds of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
While rumors have circulated that Ang may have fled to Cambodia, Remulla clarified that Cambodian authorities have reported no record of his entry.
"We have strong reasons to believe he remains within the country," Remulla added, citing recent NBI operations in Cavite that targeted properties linked to the tycoon.
To ensure global monitoring, Philippine authorities have also coordinated with Interpol to issue a Red Notice.
This international alert serves as a request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest Ang pending extradition proceedings.
Despite the mounting pressure, Ang’s legal camp continues to challenge the validity of the pursuit.
His lead counsel, Atty. Gabriel Villareal, has labeled the arrest warrants "premature," arguing that they were issued based on incomplete information from the Department of Justice.
The defense maintains that Ang has not been given a fair opportunity to present counter-affidavits or exculpatory evidence.
As of February 2026, Ang remains the nation’s "Most Wanted" individual, with authorities urging the public to utilize the PNP-CIDG hotlines to provide tips under strict confidentiality.
Charlie "Atong" Ang is a prominent Filipino businessman and gambl1ng tycoon whose career has been defined by high-profile legal battles. He first gained national notoriety in 2000 as a co-accused in the plunder trial of former President Joseph Estrada. After fleeing to the U.S., he was extradited in 2006, eventually pleading guilty to indirect bribery and serving a two-year sentence. In early 2026, Ang returned to the spotlight as the Philippines' "Most Wanted" individual. He currently faces non-bailable warrants for kidnapping and h0micide related to the 2021–2022 disappearance of dozens of cockfighting enthusiasts. Despite a ₱20 million bounty for his arrest and an Interpol Red Notice, he remains at large, with authorities suspecting he is still hiding within the country.
Recently, counsel for Ang, Atty. Gabriel Villareal, has officially advised the businessman against surrendering, citing the need to exhaust all judicial remedies first. The defense argues that the "armed and dangerous" label is a prejudicial tactic, maintaining that Ang should not be treated as a convict without a formal trial. Ang’s legal team is actively filing motions to nullify the current arrest orders, alleging that the Department of Justice provided "incomplete and one-sided" information to the courts. The defense highlighted that the exclusion of Ang’s counter-affidavits during the preliminary stage has resulted in "legally questionable" warrants that violate constitutional standards.
Previously, the DILG Secretary clarified that while there were rumors of Atong Ang hiding in Cambodia, the Cambodian Ministry has officially reported no record of the tycoon crossing their borders. Despite the international leads, Philippine investigators maintain a strong belief that the fugitive businessman remains within the country, hiding in a network of "points of interest" currently being monitored. The government has officially initiated the legal process to void Ang's passport, a move designed to paralyze his ability to utilize formal ports or international travel routes. The intensified pursuit continues to center on the unresolved cases of several missing cockfighting aficionados, with the state prioritizing justice for the victims' families.
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