Where is Atong Ang? | The wRap

Oct 22, 2026 10:00 PM PHT

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Today’s headlines: Atong Ang, Ping Lacson, Ombudsman

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Where in the world is Atong Ang? Is he in the Philippines or not? 

After months of dead silence, the Philippine government again mentions the name of fugitive and gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang.

• Lacson calls out Cayetanos for hijacking DENR budget hearing 

Senator Ping Lacson calls out the Cayetano senator-siblings for subjecting the Laguna Lake Development Authority representative to intense questioning.

• Ombudsman suspends DICT Usec Almirol over alleged eGov conflicts of interest 

The Office of the Ombudsman orders the preventive suspension of DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. for six months.

• Bangko Sentral raises interest rates to 5.50% as inflation, peso woes mount 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%.

• DFA to China embassy: Escalatory, undiplomatic posts not helping bilateral ties

The Department of Foreign Affairs calls out the Chinese embassy in Manila for ‘escalatory and undiplomatic tone and language’ in its social media posts. – Rappler.com