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Marcos wants in-depth probes of kidnapping incidents
President Marcos has ordered a thorough investigation into the kidnapping and death of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que.
Que, owner of Elison Steel, and his driver were found dead in Rizal on Wednesday, April 9, after being kidnapped in Bulacan on March 29.
The kidnappers had reportedly demanded millions of dollars in ransom from Que's family.
The Palace assures the public that the government is taking the alleged spate of kidnappings seriously.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and pursue all necessary actions to address rising concerns from the business community.
The Filipino-Chinese business community has reported at least 12 kidnapping incidents so far this year.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro assured the public that the government is committed to investigating these crimes to reduce or eradicate them in the Philippines.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are investigating a possible link between the kidnapping and killing of businessman Anson Que and the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry.
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Two bodies found in Rodriguez, Rizal, are believed to be those of a businessman and his driver who were kidnapped on March 29.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating a potential link between the kidnapping and murder of steel magnate Anson Que and his driver, Armanie Pabillo, and a Chinese "muscle" group suspected of being debt collectors for Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is enhancing security for the Filipino-Chinese community following the abduction and killing of businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo.
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