To address the spike of gambling-related kidnapping cases in the country, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group is set to conduct a summit on casino-related kidnapping incidents in Quezon City on Friday.
In a statement Thursday, AKG director Col. Jonnel Estomo said the summit, themed “Strategic Partnership and Collaboration Towards a Kidnap-Free Philippines,” will gather officials of various government agencies such as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., Bureau of Immigration, Airport Police, Department of Justice, Department of Labor and Employment, Anti-Money Laundering Council, local government units, Philippine National Police and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Also participating in the summit are private sector groups including the Federation of Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., security heads of casino establishments and foreign embassies and consulates and their police attachés.
PNP chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde will serve as guest of honor and speaker of the event to be held at the Novotel Hotel and Resorts in Cubao from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The summit proper will be focusing on workshops and discussions on the issues and concerns on the rise of casino and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators-related kidnapping incidents.