Manila Bulletin
Solon offers P350,000 reward for Eastman’s recovery; pot now at P500,000
The municipal government of Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte is offering P100,000 for the safe recovery of American national Elliot Onil Eastman, with an additional P50,000 for information on the boat used by his kidnappers.
Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Adrian Amatong has added P350,000 to the reward, bringing the total to P500,000.
Mayor Joel M. Ventura urged residents to cooperate by reporting any sightings of Eastman to authorities and assured confidentiality for informants.
The Critical Incident Management Task Group-Eastman is actively pursuing the kidnappers based on intelligence reports.
Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro is investigating reports that Eastman might have been taken to Basilan, though there is currently no indication of his presence there.
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Three suspects are in police custody in connection with the kidnapping of American vlogger Elliot Eastman in Zamboanga del Norte.
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American national Elliot Eastman, a 26-year-old YouTube vlogger, was abducted by an armed group on October 17, 2024, in Sibuco town, Zamboanga del Norte.
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A person of interest in the kidnapping of American vlogger Elliot Eastman has sent surrender feelers to authorities, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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