Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed all exit ports under heightened monitoring to prevent businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang from leaving the country after an arrest warrant was issued against him. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced intensified coordination with immigration authorities as part of the ongoing manhunt for Ang.

According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Gen. Nartatez stated that tracker teams and intelligence units have been activated to enforce the arrest warrant issued by the Sta. Cruz, Laguna Regional Trial Court Branch 26. The warrant is in connection with the case of missing cockfight enthusiasts. Nartatez emphasized that the most logical option for Ang is to surrender, asserting the PNP's determination to implement the court's order.

The court ordered the arrest of 18 individuals, including 10 police officers, one dismissed police officer, and eight civilians, among whom Ang is listed. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), leading the manhunt, confirmed that all suspects except Ang are already in police custody. Nartatez urged Ang to surrender if he is truly innocent, as he claims, and to face the accusations in court.

Meanwhile, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed that the government is considering offering a PHP10-million reward for information leading to Ang's arrest. Remulla expressed concerns that Ang's wealth and resources could enable him to hide in remote or mountainous areas. He also noted that police are exercising caution, given that Ang is considered dangerous and reportedly protected by at least 20 armed bodyguards. Remulla reiterated the call for Ang to surrender, stating that fighting the Philippine government is challenging and that he will ultimately be found.