Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced plans to request the removal of businessman Anson Que's son from the list of respondents in the kidnap-slay case recently filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ). PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo stated that there is a lack of corroborative evidence supporting the claims made by David Tan Liao, a Chinese national, implicating 42-year-old Ronxian Gou, also known as Alvin Que, in the murder of his father.
According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Fajardo emphasized during a press briefing at Camp Crame that there is no direct evidence linking Alvin Que to his father's kidnapping. "Walang direktang ebidensya na maglilink kay Alvin Que dito sa nangyaring pangingidnap sa kanyang ama (There is no direct evidence linking Alvin Que to the kidnapping of his father)," Fajardo noted. The PNP is currently evaluating the entirety of Liao's statements, which allege that Alvin Que ordered the crime.
Liao, a significant figure in the kidnapping and murder of Anson Que, surrendered following the arrest of two Filipino suspects in Palawan. Alvin Que's legal representative, Kit Belmonte, mentioned that the PNP acknowledged the lack of evidence against his client beyond Liao's allegations. As a result, the PNP intends to file a motion with the DOJ to amend the complaint, seeking the removal of Alvin's name from the respondents' list.
Belmonte expressed gratitude towards the PNP, particularly under the leadership of Chief PNP Gen. Rommel Marbil, for their prompt clarification regarding the erroneous allegations against Alvin Que. Fajardo further revealed that Alvin Que is collaborating with the Anti-Kidnapping Group and has voluntarily submitted his cell phone for forensic and scientific analysis.
The case stems from the disappearance of Anson Que, a prominent steel magnate, and his driver, Armanie Pabillo, who were last seen in Valenzuela City on March 29 after leaving Que's office. Their bodies were discovered by a roadside in Rodriguez, Rizal, on April 9.
