• Businessman Atong Ang denied the allegations made by Julie “Dondon” Patidongan alias “Totoy,” who accused him and Gretchen Barretto in the case of missing sabungeros
• In a media interview shared by News5, Ang expressed his disappointment, saying, “Itinuring kitang parang anak ko eh. Hindi ko alam na ganyan ka kasama”
• Ang formally filed a complaint against Totoy at the Mandaluyong Prosecutor’s Office on July 3, 2025
• He called the accusations baseless and part of a smear campaign, while investigations into the missing sabungeros remain ongoing

Businessman Atong Ang has broken his silence following the serious accusations made by self-proclaimed whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, also known as alias “Totoy,” who tagged him and actress Gretchen Barretto in the high-profile case of the missing sabungeros, Philstar reported.

In a media interview held Thursday, July 3, Ang expressed his disbelief and disappointment over the claims made by Totoy, whom he once considered close.

“Mag-isip ka, Don. Kung ano man ang mga—huwag ka na magsinungaling nang magsinungaling. Itinuring kitang parang anak ko eh. Hindi ko alam na ganyan ka kasama,” Ang said, addressing the whistleblower directly as shared by News5.

The businessman emphasized that he felt deeply betrayed, stating that he treated Totoy like family and did not expect such damaging accusations to come from him.

Ang’s statement came just hours after he filed a formal complaint affidavit against Totoy at the Mandaluyong Prosecutor’s Office.

The charges stem from Totoy’s public claims linking Atong and Gretchen to the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts, a case that has drawn national attention and remains unresolved.

According to Ang’s camp, the allegations are baseless and are part of an orchestrated attempt to smear his name.

As of writing, Totoy has yet to respond to the formal complaint.

Meanwhile, the families of the missing sabungeros continue to seek answers and justice.

Authorities have yet to confirm any direct evidence linking Atong or Gretchen to the case. Investigations remain ongoing.

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In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, “binilisan pa niya lalo ‘yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun.” At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: “hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya.” The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.