Authorities have rescued a 14-year-old Chinese boy who had been kidnapped and later found abandoned along Macapagal Avenue, Parañaque City Tuesday evening.

Elements of the Philippine National Police  Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG), in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), recovered the minor and reunited him with his father. 

He was then brought to hospital for a medical examination.

Police authorities said no ransom was paid for the missing child. Further investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the case and identify those responsible, the PNP said.

Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil, PNP chief, commended the operatives for their swift action.

"This rescue is a testament to our police force’s dedication to protecting all individuals within our borders. We will not allow criminal elements to instill fear in our communities," Marbil stated.

“We will continue to strengthen our intelligence-gathering and operational capabilities to prevent similar incidents. The safety of every resident—Filipino or foreign—is our top priority,” he added.