Filipino-Chinese community help desks to be set up by PNP

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recommended the creation of Filipino-Chinese Community Help Desks to address concerns raised after a series of kidnapping incidents involving some Chinese nationals. — Inquirer file photo

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recommended the creation of Filipino-Chinese Community Help Desks to address concerns raised after a series of kidnapping incidents of Chinese nationals.

National Capital Region Police Office Director Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin said on Wednesday that these help desks will be set up in areas with a noticeable presence of Chinese nationals, either residing or frequently seen there.

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“Nakikipag-coordinate po tayo sa Filipino-Chinese community at tuloy-tuloy po ‘yung pag-uusap natin. As a matter of fact, ipinag-utos po ng ating chief PNP ang pagcreate po ng Chinese desk sa lahat ng station natin to cater the complaints of the Chinese,” he said in an ambush interview.

(We are coordinating with the Filipino-Chinese community, and our discussions are ongoing. Our chief PNP has ordered the creation of a Chinese desk in all of our stations to address the complaints of the Chinese community.)

Aberin said one of the proposed pilot areas for this initiative is Binondo, Manila. He added that police visibility has already been increased in this area.

“And some other places na foreigner ay nakikita natin gaya sa Makati, BGC at Malate area, ay 24 hours ang patrolling natin dyan,” he continued.

(Additionally, in other areas where foreigners are commonly seen, such as Makati, BGC, and Malate, we have 24-hour patrolling in place.)

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This recommendation is in relation to the alleged abduction and killing of businessman Anson Que and his driver. Their bodies were recovered last week after they went missing for almost two weeks.

A 14-year-old Chinese male student who was also kidnapped was found by authorities last February.