Several children are reportedly missing in Batangas
Case. Reports
revealed that four children are missing and suspected to have been kidnapped
last night of August 27, 2015 in Bauan, Batangas.
The victims were identified as Robin Cabral, 14 Jerome Claveria,
12; Mica Recto, 11; and Romar Manalo, 12. Robin Cabral was allegedly abducted and forced
into a van by armed suspects who pointed a gun at the driver of the jeepney he
was riding, according to another aunt, Berna Calayo based on abs-cbn report.
Bishop
Initiation. The Catholic prelate has initiated a text message campaign to warn the
faithful over reports that several children are reportedly missing in Batangas.
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said that the text blast was launched on Friday
to alert the parishioners and the public on the alleged kidnapping of children
in the said province.
Text Message
Campaign. “The news of kidnapping of children in the province most
especially in Batangas City is very alarming. Please alert everyone especially
parents, elders and schools on this serious danger. The children may be victims
of sex or organ trade syndicates” - Archbishop Arguelles. [part only]
Catholic prelate urged the public specially parents and guardians
of children in the province to keep an eye on their sons, daughters, nieces and
nephews.
Anthony Coloma, Catholic Educational Association of the
Philippines (CEAP) Advocacy and Information Management officer asked the help
of the authorities and said “We did receive reports from our people in the
region about concerns affecting the security of some of our students. It is for
this reason that we enjoin the local government in ensuring the security of our
local communities and the safety of our children,”
Police
Force Operations. The authorities lead by Chief Supt. Richard Albano, regional
director of the Calabarzon police regional office created the Special
Investigation Task Group Batang Anghel to investigate the cases of children
gone missing in the province. Senior Supt. Jireh Fidel said “Additional
policemen were deployed to ensure maximum police visibilty and protection
especially near schools. We appeal for sobriety and calm and for the public to
report anything suspicious”. “The SITG is encouraging the public to be vigilant
and report any similar incident to the nearest police station. Any information
will be highly appreciated and will be treated as confidential,” the police
official said.
The Calabarzon police regional office also met with the families
of the still missing children to assure the families that they would be
provided with security if needed. Albano said investigators have been ordered
to look for eyewitnesses, to profile the victims and to maintain close contact
with the victims’ families. “We want to reassure them that the SITG will do
everything in order to shed light on the cases and return their children to
them. They will be given security if needed so that they may be somewhat
relieved of their fear,” the police official said.
Contacts. Informants may keep in
touch with Police open hotline. Calabarzon police regional office hotline: (049)
5312293, 09178974365, and 09163987627.
Reference:
Philippine
News Agency
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