Third court issues arrest order against Atong Ang

MANILA, Philippines — A third arrest warrant has been issued against gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang in connection with the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts, or sabungeros, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed Thursday.

DOJ spokesperson Atty. Polo Martinez said that, while the panel of prosecutors has not yet received a copy of the arrest order, the branch clerk of court of San Pablo, Laguna Regional Trial Court Branch 29, has already confirmed the existence of the court order.

“The Branch Clerk of Court (BCC) of Branch 29 RTC San Pablo has confirmed that a warrant in the Atong Ang case has been issued. However, the panel of prosecutors has not yet been furnished an official copy of said warrant or any order for its issuance,” he added.

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The arrest order stems from the charges of kidnapping with homicide and kidnapping with serious illegal detention, which is a non-bailable offense.

The cases were scattered in three different courts — Sta. Cruz in Laguna and Batangas. Both courts have issued arrest orders for Ang and his co-accused. /mcm