Dondon Patidongan reveals identity, implicates Atong Ang in disappearances

Whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan, a former farm manager and trusted aide of businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang for over 15 years, has revealed his identity in televised interviews.

Patidongan claims that Ang threatened his family's safety, prompting him to come forward with information about the disappearance and alleged killings of more than 30 cockfighting enthusiasts between 2021 and 2022.

He implicated other high-profile individuals, including an actress, police officers, and a former vice mayor, in these disappearances and killings, which allegedly resulted in victims being dumped in Taal Lake.

'Atong' Ang's legal team denies all accusations against him, calling them false and baseless while accusing Patidongan of extortion based on past criminal complaints.

Patidongan is now facing charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention in connection with the January 2022 disappearance of several sabungeros from Tanay, Rizal.