Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Filipino |
| Date of Birth | 29/08/1957 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Mandaluyong, Philippines |
Latest News about Atong Ang
A Regional Trial Court in Santa Cruz, Laguna issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Atong Ang for kidnapping with homicide related to the disappearance of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts. The court also announced a ₱10 million reward for information leading to his arrest, marking a critical escalation in the high-profile 'missing sabungeros' case.
Families of the missing sabungeros filed a separate murder complaint against Atong Ang, actress Gretchen Barretto, and several others. The complaint alleged serious illegal detention and multiple murder in connection with the disappearances of cockfighting enthusiasts reported missing between 2021 and 2022, adding a new layer to the ongoing legal battle.
Whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan, a former bodyguard for Ang's cockfighting operations, publicly accused Atong Ang in a bombshell interview of being the mastermind behind the abduction of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts. Patidongan claimed Ang ordered the disappearances to eliminate cheating in online cockfighting platforms, sparking widespread media attention and legal scrutiny.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | Charlie Tiu Hay Sy Ang |
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| Stage Name | Atong Ang |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sunshine Cruz |
Family
| Spouse | Iris Ang |
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| Children | Daughter - Elaine Yu, Carmela, John Paul, Jacob |
Career
| Overview | Atong Ang is a prominent businessman from the Philippines known for his involvement in various industries, particularly in promoting the cockfighting sector and online sabong platforms. He is the chairman of Pitmasters Live and the owner of Lucky 8 Starquest, a major online cockfighting platform. |
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| Controversies | He gained notoriety after being implicated in former President Joseph Estrada's impeachment trial, where he was charged with plunder and later plead guilty to bribery, resulting in a 6-year prison sentence. In January 2026, a Regional Trial Court in Santa Cruz, Laguna issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him for kidnapping with homicide related to the disappearance of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros), prompting a ₱10 million reward for information leading to his arrest. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. After the impeachment of former President Joseph Estrada in 2001, Atong Ang was apprehended by US authorities while gambling in Las Vegas and was later extradited to the Philippines in 2006. | |
| 2. He co-founded the Ultimate Fighting Cock Championship (UFCC) and financially supports various cockfighting teams to compete. | |
| 3. In 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte urged Atong to assist in combating illegal gambling in the Philippines, acknowledging his influence as a well-known gambler. | |
| 4. In December 2024, his relationship with actress Sunshine Cruz was confirmed following a viral kissing video. | |
| 5. He worked as a consultant for Meridien Vista Gaming Corporation, a jai-alai firm linked to jueteng operations, and later for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. | |
| 6. His Pitmasters Group operated online sabong during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020-2021. | |
| 7. He is the chairman of Pitmasters Live and the owner of Lucky 8 Starquest, a major online cockfighting platform. | |
| 8. He was previously involved in the illicit numbers game known as jueteng, and later transitioned to its legalised counterpart, the Small Town Lottery, operated under the auspices of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. | |
| 9. In August 2025, families of the missing sabungeros filed a separate murder complaint against Ang, actress Gretchen Barretto, and several others, alleging illegal detention and multiple murder. | |
| 10. Whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan (alias 'Totoy'), a former bodyguard for Ang's cockfighting operations, accused him in July 2025 of being the mastermind behind the abduction of over 100 cockfighting enthusiasts. |