Manila, April 13 -- The manhunt for fugitive businessman Charlie "Atong" Ang and former presidential spokesperson lawyer Harry Roque is ongoing, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla said Monday.

In a press briefing, Remulla said Ang remains in the Philippines and is traveling with a small group.

He said authorities had a recent sighting but failed to capture Ang.

"There was an actionable report of an eyeball contact. That means he was seen in person. Immediately, we conducted follow-up operations. We were in a hurry. But, so far, the last report was that he was seen here in the Philippines," he added.

Courts in Laguna and Batangas issued non-bailable warrants against Ang for kidnapping and serious illegal detention linke...