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Gambling businessman Charlie “Atong” Tiu Hay Ang, vice president of online "sabong" company Lucky 8 Star Quest Inc., defends himself against allegations on his involvement in the kidnapping of at least 34 cockfighting aficionados during the continuation of the hybrid hearing of the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Monday, March 21, 2022, investigating the rising number of disappearances of “sabong” and “e-sabong” aficionados. Voltaire Domingo, Senate PRIB/File

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Karen De Guzman

Zyann Ambrosio

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176901672776520250703-atong-ang-mandaluyong-rtc-11.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Business man Charlie &quot;Atong&quot; Ang on July 3, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Business man Charlie &quot;Atong&quot; Ang on July 3, 2025. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) — Wanted businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has surrendered five of his six firearms to authorities following the revocation of his License to Own and Possess Firearms and Firearms Registration, his lawyer said.</p><p>In a letter addressed to the PNP-Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP-FEO), Atty. Gabriel Villareal said the revocation order was only served at Ang’s residence on January 15.</p><p>He added his client “peacefully surrendered the following firearms through his duly authorized representative, at Mandaluyong Police Station, the nearest police station to his residence.”</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/21/-congested-laguna-jail-ready-for-potential-atong-ang-detention-bjmp-1517">‘Congested’ Laguna jail ready for potential Atong Ang detention – BJMP<br/></a></div><p>Ang is at large and is the subject of a warrant issued by a Santa Rosa, Laguna court for a kidnapping and serious illegal detention case.</p><p>Another gun registered to Ang — a .260 rifle — was reportedly lost in October, months before the permits were revoked, according to an Affidavit of Loss and a police blotter report that Villareal submitted to police.</p><p>Acting FEO chief PBGen. Jose Manalad confirmed the receipt of the firearms, saying the PNP will validate reports of the lost firearm.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/16/lipa-court-issues-arrest-warrant-vs-atong-ang-others-over-sabungeros-case-1302">Lipa court issues arrest warrant vs Atong Ang, others over sabungeros case<br/></a></div><p>He added that the surrendered firearms will be in the safekeeping of the Mandaluyong City Police Station unless forwarded to the FEO.</p><p>Authorities are also verifying if firearms from other co-accused, have been surrendered.</p><p>Villareal stressed that Ang “acted in good faith, fully cooperated with authorities, and substantially complied with all legal requirements” in connection with the revocation order.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>NBI INTENSIFIES SEARCH FOR ANG</strong></div><p>Meanwhile, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted operations at a game farm in Pantao, Libon, Albay, following reports that the property was frequently visited by Ang.</p><p>According to NBI Spokesperson Palmer Mallari, the Bicol Regional Office received information linking the site to a cockpit arena and mansion allegedly used by Ang. NBI operatives coordinated with the Philippine Army, PNP, barangay officials, and caretakers before entering the property.</p><p>“Our bicol regional office received information about the existence of a game farm na may cockpit arena at mansion daw in Pantao, Libon, Albay na pinupuntahan dati madalas ni Mr. Atong Ang,” said Mallari.</p><p>After several hours of thorough search, Ang was not located at the site. Investigators also observed a “pitmaster” sign, indicating past gamefowl activity, and continue to monitor more than a dozen addresses linked to the fugitive.</p><p>“There are more or less twelve addresses that are known to have been visited in the very recent past by Mr. Atong Ang,” Mallari added.</p>

<p>Another gun registered to Ang — a .260 rifle — was reportedly lost in October, months before the permits were revoked, according to an Affidavit of Loss and a police blotter report submitted to police.</p>

Another gun registered to Ang — a .260 rifle — was reportedly lost in October, months before the permits were revoked, according to an Affidavit of Loss and a police blotter report submitted to police.

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Atong Ang surrenders guns after PNP revokes firearms license

Karen De Guzman,

Zyann Ambrosio,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 21, 2026 06:17 PM PHT

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Updated January 22, 2026 01:33 AM PHT

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