SENATOR Grace Poe expressed concern on the seeming media blackout implemented by authorities on the allegedly increasing kidnapping incidents in the country.
Amid fears and anxiety over reports of abductions, Poe noted the lack of official and verified information from the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the matter.
“Gusto naming malaman mismo
sa PNP, ano bang nangyayari dito? Bakit nagkaroon ng news blackout? It needs to
be verified from the authorities, either from the NBI (National Bureau of
Investigation) or the PNP,” Poe said.
Poe asked the PNP not to
dismiss reports from concerned citizens and organizations, as she warned that
the abductions may just be a precursor to much graver crimes, such as
prostitution and human trafficking. “Hindi nila pwedeng sabihin na kung hindi
malawakan ay hindi importante. Malawakan man o hindi, ‘pag nagkakaroon ng mga
ganyang krimen ay dapat talaga tayong umaksyon,” she said.
The senator recently filed
Senate Resolution No. 195, which calls for a legislative inquiry on the reported
rising abduction cases in Metro Manila and Luzon. Aside from official figures
from the PNP, Poe also sought an explanation from authorities on the increasing
use of private armed security by certain groups.
Poe said that while citizens are entitled to their own protection, existing laws regulate and limit the hiring of such bodyguards. “Kung umasta sila, parang may private army na sila sa dami ng bodyguards nila...Siga na, eh,” she said. (Mindanao Examiner)
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