Solon seeks ‘closure’ on kidnap reports, rumors
AMID unverified reports on social media alleging increasing abductions of minor children, mostly female, by persons aboard white vans, which has caused widespread panic and concern, Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) to make a verification of said reports as to their truth or falsity and act on said reports if true, and pursue the rumor mongers if false.
“Ang mga kuwentong umiikot sa social media tungkol sa mga pandurukot umano involving itong mga puting van, kasama na rin ang mga social media posts ng mga nawawala lalo dito sa kalakhang Maynila ay dapat bigyan ng mabilisang pansin at aksyon. Mahalagang matukoy natin kung may katotohanan sa mga balita ito, o kung may mga masasamang loob lamang na nais magpalaganap ng takot sa taumbayan,” Revilla said.
Similar reports have previously emerged on social media but were dismissed by the police as unverified and not true. He also urged the police to investigate reports involving rape and sexual assault of hapless women.
To ensure no unnecessary worry spreads among the public, Revilla said the police need to ascertain the truth or falsity of these reports.
“If true, then the PNP should waste no effort in apprehending the perpetrators. If however, they are proven to be hoaxes, then the PNP should not be content in just saying so, but ensure that those responsible are also identified and made accountable. As we ensure that no unnecessary worry is spread among the public, we must guarantee the safety of the people,” he stressed.
Revilla said he had been approached by numerous parents expressing their anxiety over the safety of their children, especially since face-to-face classes have already resumed.
“Responsibilidad natin na kampantehin ang publiko at alisin ang mga agam-agam ng mga magulang, mag-aaral, at ng ating mga kababayan sa kabuuan. I challenge the new leadership of the PNP to address this and put closure on this issue,” he ended.
