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 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Philippines , Inquirer , kidnapping

Next In AseanPlus

Camera drone crashes into Nagoya city building during Asian Games light show
China authorities aim to launch the revamped Huanggang Port on October 12
Online health ad complaints to be referred to MCMC, says Comms Minister
Over RM1.4mil worth of machinery, timber seized in Tanah Merah sawmill raid
Concert proposal in China stirs controversy when woman’s reaction blocks, angers spectators
Motorcycling-Aprilia's Martin beats title rival Marquez to Austrian MotoGP pole
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Sept 19, 2026)
Asia's grid constraints tighten as AI and data centres drive power demand, says Fitch report
'No signs of life' Indonesia calls off search for eight missing, including five journalists, near Anak Krakatau volcano
Better times ahead for Thailand - Fitch revises country's outlook to 'stable' on debt stabilisation

Others Also Read