Business groups demand justice for Que, Pabillo slayings

Business groups and civic organizations are demanding swift justice and stronger law enforcement following the kidnapping and murder of Filipino-Chinese steel magnate Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo.

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc., and Philippine Exporters Confederation issued a joint statement condemning the "heinous, barbaric kidnapping and brutal murders."

These organizations are calling for "swift, unrelenting and transparent" action to hold all individuals involved in the crime accountable.

They emphasized the need for "resolute systemic reform" to reinforce the rule of law, rather than mere rhetoric.