Amid the Manhunt vs. Atong Ang, DILG Chief Jonvic Remulla Speaks on Reward
DILG – Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla admitted that he is considering to raise the P10-million reward against wanted businessman Atong Ang.
The Philippine authorities have arrested 17 individuals who were accused of alleged involvement in the case of the missing cockfighting enthusiasts. However, the supposed mastermind of the case, business Charlie “Atong” Ang, remains at large.
As the families of the missing sabungeros call for justice, the DILG offered a P10-million reward for information that could lead to the arrest of Atong Ang. Here are the other accused in the case who are currently under the custody of the authorities:
- Police Lt. Col. Ryan Jay Orapa, Rogelio Borican Jr.
- Rodelio Anig-ig
- Jezrel Mahilum
- Mark Zabala
- Ronquillo Anding
- Police Senior Master Sergeant (PSMS) Joey Encarnacion
- Police Executive Master Sergeant Aaron Cabillan
- Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) Michael Claveria
- PSMS Mark Anthony Manrique
- PSMS Anderson Abary
- Police Staff Sergeant (PSSG) Edmon Munoz
- PSSG Alfredo Andres
- Police Major Philip Almedilla
- Police Lt. Henry Sasaluya
- Police Chief Master Sergeant Arturo dela Cruz
- PSMS Farvy dela Cruz
- Police Corporal Angel Martin
- Emman Falle
- Julious Gumulon
- PMSg Renan Fulgencio
However, despite the P10-million reward, Atong Ang could still not be found. The Department of Justice believes that the wanted businessman is still in the Philippines amid the manhunt operation to find him.
DOJ believes that Atong Ang is still in the country as it cited the lack of travel records in the Bureau of Immigration. However, the justice department also does not neglect the possibility that a backdoor exit might have taken place.
Recently, DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla admitted that he considers raising the reward money versus Atong Ang. Based on a report on GMA News, the Interior Secretary claimed that he will really increase the reward money if he gets angry.
“Malapit na. Kung ako mapikon talagang dadagdagan ko na ‘yan,” Remulla said.
Previously, DILG chief Jonvic Remulla assured that there would be an easy turn over of the P10-million reward for anyone who can give the information that will directly lead to the arrest of Atong Ang. Based on the report, the Interior Chief claimed that he considers the businessman as the number one most wanted person.
While there are reportedly no records of travel of the wanted businessman in the Bureau of Immigration, Remulla previously claimed that there is a possibility that Atong Ang is either in Cambodia or Thailand. His claim came after whistleblower Julie Patidongan said the online sabong also allegedly operates in Cambodia.
Previously, the lawyer of Ang, Atty. Gabriel Villareal, revealed that he advised the wanted businessman not to surrender to the authorities. The DOJ reacted to the advice of Atong Ang’s lawyer for him not to surrender.
