PNP vows tighter security for Filipino-Chinese community after Que slay

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it will further enhance measures to ensure the safety of the Filipino-Chinese community following the kidnapping and death of businessman Anson Que.

In a statement on Saturday, PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil assured that the police, in coordination with concerned agencies, are taking seriously the recent abductions and killings of foreign nationals in the country.

“We are deeply concerned, and we will not rest until these cases are solved. We are mobilizing all investigative assets and leveraging every capability to ensure these incidents do not recur,” he said.

Marbil also noted the PNP’s recent meeting with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) to discuss its concerns after deaths and reported kidnappings of Chinese nationals.

“We understand the urgency and gravity of these cases. The Philippine National Police is fully committed to resolving them swiftly and restoring confidence in public safety,” he said.

“We are closely coordinating with the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation, through constant information-sharing to expedite the process, identify the perpetrators, and ensure that they are brought to justice,” he said.

In response, the FFCCCII representatives have conveyed their full trust in the authorities handling the cases.

“We are confident that this case will be solved sooner than soon. We will go out of our way to assure the communities, especially the business community, that everything is moving forward, and we are hopeful for a resolution in the near future,” the group said in a joint statement.

Marbil said the PNP and the FFCCCII have agreed to implement a joint program that would proactively identify and address potential threats to the community.

Among these efforts are the enhancement of the group’s coordination with local police units, strengthening surveillance efforts in key business hubs, and providing safety briefings to member companies and communities.

Marbil reassured the public that the PNP is addressing concerns over the "perceived lawlessness" and its potential impact on the country's image among foreign investors and visitors.

He also emphasized that the Philippines remains “safe for business and travel.”

Marbil assured that the PNP continues to be vigilant and responsive to any threats to peace and order.

“The PNP remains steadfast in its mission to serve and protect the public and calls on all stakeholders to continue working together to uphold justice and preserve peace and order,” he said.

On the other hand, Marbil said the PNP has already identified suspects in Que’s abduction-slay case.

“We can arrest some people right now but we can't get the mastermind. We want the mastermind," Marbil said.