Major business and civic organizations jointly condemned on Thursday the brutal kidnapping and murder of businessman and philanthropist Anson Que and his driver, Armanie Pabillo.
In a public statement, the groups appealed for “better peace and order in the Philippines.” They described the high-profile crime as “an attack on the stability of our society and our ideals as a democracy.”
Que, a respected figure in the steel industry, and Pabillo were reportedly abducted and murdered in cruel fashion. The incident follows a similar case involving the kidnapping of a student from a wealthy family.
The organizations called for immediate and decisive action to bring all perpetrators to justice and to end the culture of impunity that emboldens such crimes.
They also called for systemic reforms to strengthen law enforcement agencies and restore public trust in institutions.
“To the families of Anson Que and Armanie Pabillo: Your anguish is ours. We pledge to you—their memories will not be buried with them. We will honor them by fighting, unceasingly, for the justice they deserve,” the statement read.
The groups warned that unchecked criminality not only endangers lives but also undermines investor confidence, deters tourism, and destabilizes communities.
“This is not tragedy—it is atrocity,” they said. “Let the wheels of justice turn with ferocious speed, and let their verdicts echo as a warning to those who would dare repeat such infamy.”
The statement was attributed to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), and the Philippine Exporters Confederation (PhilExport), along with 30 other organizations.