Atong Ang escaped PH via 'backdoor' --SILG Remulla

GMA Network - Oct 20, 2026

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday confirmed that businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, the alleged mastermind in the disappearances of several sabungeros, is already out of the country via “backdoor.”

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Oct 20, 2026

Atong Ang escaped PH via 'backdoor' --SILG Remulla

DOLE: Heat index of 40C may be used as reason not to go to work

MassKara Fest draws huge crowds in Bacolod

Raw sugar imports threaten local industry, Bukidnon planters warn

New Urdaneta mayor vows no job cuts

Singapore, Hong Kong take different paths in race for stablecoin dominance. Who will win?

[Vantage Point] The price of control: Behind Metro Pacific’s P12.4-B Meralco bet

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