Marcos orders probe into recent kidnapping, death of Anson Que

President Marcos has ordered a thorough investigation into recent kidnapping incidents, including the death of Filipino-Chinese business tycoon Anson Que.

Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced this during a press briefing on Thursday, April 10, after the business community expressed concern over these crimes.

Que and his driver were found dead in Sitio Udiongan, Barangay Macabud, Rodriguez, Rizal on Wednesday, April 9, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirming their identities.

The victims were last seen alive on March 29 when they left Valenzuela City for a meeting, and their families received ransom demands.

Philippine National Police spokesperson BGen. Jean Fajardo reported signs of injuries and strangulation on the victims' bodies, adding that police are investigating previous kidnappings and possible links to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).

President Marcos instructed thorough investigations to reduce or eradicate such crimes in the Philippines.

A special investigation task group has been created to focus specifically on Que's case.