The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) on Saturday commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the arrests of three individuals allegedly involved in the abduction and killing of businessman Anson Tan, also known as Anson Que, and his driver Armanie Pabillo.
The FFCCCII said it also acknowledged the immediate dialogue between law enforcement officials and the business group following the crimes.
“This operation and the dialogue meetings are important in upholding public safety and the rule of law,” the FFCCCII said in a statement.
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo earlier announced the arrest of three suspects linked to the kidnapping and murder of Tan and Pabillo. Two suspects were apprehended in Roxas, Palawan on Friday evening, while the third suspect, a Chinese national, surrendered to authorities on Saturday, Fajardo said.
FFCCCII president Victor Lim lauded the collaborative resolve of law enforcement agencies, noting his recent dialogue with PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil to strengthen public-private cooperation in combating criminality.
The group said similar constructive discussions were held with Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Jaime Santiago and Bureau of Immigration Deputy Commissioner Daniel Laogan, emphasizing the need for systemic vigilance and interagency coordination to thwart and dismantle criminal networks.
The FFCCCII said while the arrests mark progress, it urged authorities to pursue the remaining suspects, including purported masterminds and accomplices with equal rigor.
The federation pushed for a thorough investigation to uncover the full scope of the case and other similar incidents, ensuring accountability and deterring future threats to civil order.
Lim reiterated the business community’s steadfast support for initiatives that enhance the nation’s peace and order infrastructure, a cornerstone of economic stability and an important requirement to attract foreign investors and tourists.
The FFCCCII expressed hope that sustained collaboration between civic stakeholders and law enforcement would yield a stable climate where justice prevails and enterprises thrive unimpeded by fear. It also called for swift judicial proceedings to deliver justice for the victims and their families and reaffirmed its commitment to working with authorities in safeguarding the welfare of all people in the Philippines.