The Philippine Government has received reports about the abduction of a Filipina and a Chinese national by criminal elements at the Singamata Resort near Sempora, Sabah, on Wednesday night at around 10:30 p.m.
Philippine authorities, especially the Philippine National Police and the anti-kidnapping operatives, are actively and closely coordinating with their counterparts in exchanging information and in working towards the speedy resolution of the case.
We join the authorities in the desire for a speedy resolution of the case and the safe return of the victims to their families.
The Philippine Government and the Filipino people deplore all acts of criminality wherever they occur. We urge the media to exercise prudent and responsible reporting in order to avoid exacerbating anxiety and creating more confusion in the minds of people.
