MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured that they will implement security measures for the Filipino-Chinese community in response to the abduction and subsequent death of businessman Anson Que.
PNP chief Police General Rommel Marbil said he recently met with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) to address concerns following the fatalities and reported kidnappings involving Chinese nationals.
“We understand the urgency and gravity of these cases. The Philippine National Police is fully committed to resolving them swiftly and restoring confidence in public safety,” Marbil said.
“We are deeply concerned, and we will not rest until these cases are solved. We are mobilizing all investigative assets and leveraging every capability to ensure these incidents do not recur,” he added.
The PNP and FFCCCII have reached an agreement to implement a joint initiative aimed at proactively identifying potential threats.
This initiative will involve improving collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing surveillance in critical business areas, and offering safety briefings to member companies and local communities.
Additionally, the PNP addressed worries regarding the “perceived lawlessness” and its impact on the Philippines’ reputation among foreign investors and tourists.
Marbil emphasized that the nation continues to be a safe environment for business and travel, assuring that the PNP remains alert and prepared to address any threats to peace and order.
Meanwhile, the PNP is looking into the possibility that a “muscle” group of Chinese nationals might be behind the killing of Que and his driver, Armanie Pabillo.
According to PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, the group may be a debt collector connected to the banned Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO).
“If you may recall, PAOCC [Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission] mentioned there is a muscle group na ginagamit para takutin ang may mga utang sa POGO. So ito ‘yung tinitingnan,” Fajardo said.
“Mga Chinese nationals din ito na involved doon sa grupo nung nauna. ‘Yun ‘yung tinitingnan ngayon ng CIDG-AKG [Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Anti-Kidnapping Group] na maaaring responsible din ay mga Chinese nationals din,” she added.
Fajardo added that investigators continue to track the movement of the victims’ vehicle which, based on closed-circuit television footage, did not take its usual route home.
“As to the other details, the specifics, the family is reiterating their request not to give too much information, including the ransom, because the kidnappers communicated directly with the family,” Fajardo said./PN
