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Businessman Accuses Whistleblowers of Extortion in Cockfighting Case

7/3/2025

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Businessman Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang has launched five criminal complaints against whistleblowers Julie ‘Totoy’ Patidongan and Alan Bantiles, alleging extortion and slander tied to the mysterious disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts. Ang vehemently denies the accusations, asserting that Patidongan demanded P300 million for silence, while lamenting perceived media bias against him.

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Businessman Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang has launched five criminal complaints against whistleblowers Julie ‘Totoy’ Patidongan and Alan Bantiles, alleging extortion and slander tied to the mysterious disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts. Ang vehemently denies the accusations, asserting that Patidongan demanded P300 million for silence, while lamenting perceived media bias against him.