Before making public any “updates” on their investigation into kidnapping cases, the Philippine National Police may need to be sensitive and think about the kidnap victims’ families first.
This was the reminder of former Senator and PNP chief and 2025 senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson, as he said there is no gain in prematurely sharing information with the public.
He cited the kidnap-slay of businessman Anson Que, where the PNP was quoted in reports as saying it is looking into the possible involvement of a group involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO).
On Saturday, Que’s family denied any connections of the slain trader to POGO, even as they maintained they will cooperate with the PNP.
“It’s a double whammy for the victim’s family. They are still mourning the killing of Mr. Que, then they come out with such information. It is painful for the family,” he said in Filipino in an interview on Bombo Radyo Cebu, when asked about the issue.
Related: Paalala ni Ping Lacson sa PNP: Isipin ang Kamaganak ng Kidnap Victims Bago Maglabas ng ‘Updates’