DoJ: No warrants yet vs Atong Ang

The Department of Justice (DoJ) said no arrest warrants have been issued so far against businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and several others implicated in the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts, several weeks after prosecutors approved the filing of charges before local courts.

DoJ spokesperson Polo Martinez said the department has yet to receive copies of any arrest warrants from the courts handling the cases.

“As of 10 a.m. today (Tuesday), we have not yet been furnished copies of the warrants by the courts,” Martinez said when asked for an update on the status of the cases.

Martinez said the DoJ would be formally notified once warrants are released, served, and the accused are taken into custody.

“Yes, there would be notice to us once a warrant has been issued, served, and the accused arrested,” Martinez said.

He added that arraignment proceedings would be scheduled immediately after the arrest of the accused.

The DoJ earlier indicted Ang and others in connection with the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros, which has drawn public attention.