Counsel asks DOJ to exclude Atong Ang in Manila ‘sabungeros’ case

2026-03-23 - 12:30

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of gambling tycoon Atong Ang appeared before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday to appeal that his client be excluded in the ongoing case in Manila involving the cockfighting aficionados (“sabungeros”). In a chance interview after his appearance at the DOJ, Atty. Gabriel Villareal said he pleads to the