PNP: Kidnapping cases down in January 2025
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MANILA, Philippines — Kidnapping cases dropped to four in January this year from six cases in the same month last year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Thursday.
“Maging mapagbantay, maging alerto sa kapaligiran, lalo na kung nasa pampublikong lugar o hindi pamilyar na lugar. Siguraduhin ang tahanan ay palaging isara, i-lock ang mga pinto at bintana lalo na kapag gabi o walang tao sa bahay.”
(Be vigilant, alert, and aware of your surroundings, especially when in a public place or a place not familiar to you. Ensure that your home is locked, lock the doors and windows at night and when no one is home.)
“Iwasan din po ang pagbabahagi ng personal na impormasyon. Huwag basta-basta mag-post sa social media ng iyong lokasyon, biyahe o ano pang personal na impormasyon. Mag-report ng kahina-hinalang tao o sasakyan agad,” he added.
(Avoid sharing personal information. Don’t just post your location, travels, or any personal information on social media. Immediately report any suspicious persons or vehicles.)
Article continues after this advertisementTuaño also dismissed rumors of individuals in a white van abducting children.
Article continues after this advertisement“Unang-una po sa lahat, hindi alam kung saan nanggagaling ang mga report na iyan, tungkol sa may white van na yan na nangunguha ng mga bata para i-benta ang kidney,” Tuaño said.
(First of all, we do not know where those reports came from about people in a white van snatching children to sell their kidneys.)
