Kidnapping rampant again in the Philippines?: Inquirer


Philippine National Police is urged to do its job of protecting Filipinos. - Bloomberg

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Not long after the Philippine National Police dismissed reports of rising crimes as a hype, the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCCII) sounded the alarm on the new spate of kidnapping cases in Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon.

A Sept 5 statement of PCCCII president Lugene Ang said the group received reports of 56 kidnapping cases in the last 10 days alone, the number not including those abductions that have not been reported.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Philippines , Inquirer , kidnapping

   

Next In AseanPlus

South Korean parties clash over justice appointments for Yoon trial
Phuket airport apologises for using image of Singapore’s Peranakan houses in mural
Ringgit ends lower amid subdued sentiment ahead of Fed meeting
Myanmar junta FM to visit Thailand for regional talks, says army spokesman
Preacher PU Azman gets seven years' jail, two lashes for sexually assaulting boys
Emerging Markets - Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht slip as traders eye central bank rate calls
Freedom of Information Bill to be tabled in 2025, says Anwar
Loke: Malaysia remains committed to rules-based international order
Bukit Aman seeks seven individuals in Gigamax investment scam probe
Cambodia PM Hun Manet breaks ground for new super-modern satellite city project just opposite capital

Others Also Read