Wanted businessman Atong Ang remains in the Philippines.

This was the confident response of Acting Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida when asked about the whereabouts of the alleged mastermind behind the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts.

According to Vida, there are no reports from formal channels such as the Bureau of Immigration indicating that Ang has left the country.

However, he did not rule out the possibility that Ang found other means to leave the Philippines.

“We have partners. We have member countries that are cooperating with us. And we are exploring all avenues—the diplomatic community. We are exploring all our channels there. And our record, still here. As of this time of speaking wala sa BI of course those are the formal channels, Sa formal channel wala talaga, pero on some intel, yes, there is indication that he is still around.”

("We have partners. We have member countries that are cooperating with us. And we are exploring all avenues—the diplomatic community. We are exploring all our channels there. And our record, still here,") Vida said.

("As of this time of speaking, there's nothing from the BI—of course those are the formal channels. In the formal channel, there's really nothing, but based on some intelligence, yes, there is indication that he is still around,") he added.

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