Palace denies kidnapping spree, says isolated incidents

Malacañang has dismissed calls to involve the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) in addressing alleged kidnapping incidents, stating there is no widespread kidnapping spree.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro described the reports of a kidnapping spree as 'big fake news'.

She reiterated the assurance of PNP chief Rommel Marbil that the recent kidnapping cases are isolated incidents and that Philippine law enforcement authorities have the situation under control.

Castro cited Marbil's statement that these are isolated, calculated acts rooted in personal and financial vendettas.

She added that criminal networks are being taken down and law enforcement strategies are effective.

The Palace's statement comes in response to suggestions that military intelligence should support the PNP amid reported kidnapping cases.

These suggestions were made following the recent kidnapping and murder of businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo.

The PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group has apprehended three suspects in connection with the deaths of Que and Pabillo.