'Nakakasira sa bayan': Fil-Chinese bizman wants death penalty for kidnappers
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'Nakakasira sa bayan': Fil-Chinese bizman wants death penalty for kidnappers
Jauhn Etienne Villaruel,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 11, 2025 10:59 AM PHT
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Updated Apr 11, 2025 11:42 AM PHT
MANILA — A Filipino-Chinese business group is set to meet with the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday to discuss the recent cases of kidnapping in the country, the latest one being Anson Que, who was later found dead in Rodriguez, Rizal.
MANILA — A Filipino-Chinese business group is set to meet with the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday to discuss the recent cases of kidnapping in the country, the latest one being Anson Que, who was later found dead in Rodriguez, Rizal.
"We're having discussion this morning with PNP, with the PNP chief, we will sit down and discuss what are the measures to take in order to bring back stability and peace and order," said Cecilio Pedro, the former president of Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII).
"We're having discussion this morning with PNP, with the PNP chief, we will sit down and discuss what are the measures to take in order to bring back stability and peace and order," said Cecilio Pedro, the former president of Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII).
Pedro said there were unverified reports that a number kidnapping incidents have taken place since the start of the year, but the case of Que was particularly frightening since the family supposedly paid for ransom but the perpetrators still killed the businessman.
Pedro said there were unverified reports that a number kidnapping incidents have taken place since the start of the year, but the case of Que was particularly frightening since the family supposedly paid for ransom but the perpetrators still killed the businessman.
"We are concerned with the recent kidnapping na pinatay, binayaran na ng ranson tapos pinatay pa si Anson Que, which was the first time this happened, so we are really deeply concerned and we want it solved as soon as possible," Pedro said.
"We are concerned with the recent kidnapping na pinatay, binayaran na ng ranson tapos pinatay pa si Anson Que, which was the first time this happened, so we are really deeply concerned and we want it solved as soon as possible," Pedro said.
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Also known as Anton Tan, Que and his driver were last seen on March 29 around 2 p.m. after leaving their Valenzuela City office, which is engaged in the steel business. On April 10, Que and his driver were found dead in Rodriguez, Rizal.
Also known as Anton Tan, Que and his driver were last seen on March 29 around 2 p.m. after leaving their Valenzuela City office, which is engaged in the steel business. On April 10, Que and his driver were found dead in Rodriguez, Rizal.
DEATH PENALTY
Among the measures the business groups will discuss with the PNP is the possible amendment to some procedures on hearing a kidnapping case.
Among the measures the business groups will discuss with the PNP is the possible amendment to some procedures on hearing a kidnapping case.
"Kasi pag na-kidnap yung victim, pinapatestigo pa eh, natatakot yung victims, ayaw nila magtestigo kasi baka balikan sila... Matagal [din] yung court proceedings bago ma-convict ang kidnappers," said Pedro, who is the founder of Lamoiyan Corp., maker of a popular toothpaste brand.
"Kasi pag na-kidnap yung victim, pinapatestigo pa eh, natatakot yung victims, ayaw nila magtestigo kasi baka balikan sila... Matagal [din] yung court proceedings bago ma-convict ang kidnappers," said Pedro, who is the founder of Lamoiyan Corp., maker of a popular toothpaste brand.
For Pedro, death is the appropriate penalty for kidnapping, which he considers a heinous crime.
For Pedro, death is the appropriate penalty for kidnapping, which he considers a heinous crime.
"Negotiating with kidnappers is part of it pero kailangan mahuli, make it known na kidnapping is not a viable option. Gusto ko nga palitan yung law natin na yung penalty, dapat death penalty na ang ibigay sa kidnappers kasi nakakasira ito sa bayan," he said.
"Negotiating with kidnappers is part of it pero kailangan mahuli, make it known na kidnapping is not a viable option. Gusto ko nga palitan yung law natin na yung penalty, dapat death penalty na ang ibigay sa kidnappers kasi nakakasira ito sa bayan," he said.
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Pedro told his fellow businessmen to take precautions and immediately call the police if they suspect that they are being followed.
Pedro told his fellow businessmen to take precautions and immediately call the police if they suspect that they are being followed.
"Ingat na lang... Kung may duda tayo, tawag agad sa pulis," he said.
"Ingat na lang... Kung may duda tayo, tawag agad sa pulis," he said.
Malacañang on Thursday vowed that the government would act on the case of Que.
Malacañang on Thursday vowed that the government would act on the case of Que.
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