Palace Orders Probe into Alleged Atong Ang Escape Via 'Backdoor'
The Philippine government has ordered an investigation into possible law enforcement lapses following Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla's claim that businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang escaped the country via a "backdoor" route. Officials stressed the unacceptability of fugitive escapes and the need to bolster border security.
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