Panayam kay PLTCOL. Helen Galvez, PRO-9 spokesperson

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00:00We got an update on that news. We will talk on the phone with Police Lieutenant Colonel Helen Garves, Spokesperson of Police Regional Office 9.

00:11Good evening, Colonel Garves. This is Dominic Alvelor of PTV Ulatbayan Weekend.

00:16Good evening, Sir Dominic. Good evening, Philippines.

00:20Colonel, what is the update on your so-called search and rescue operation on an American soldier in Cebuco, Zamboanga del Norte, Colonel?

00:29Yes, Sir. We have places of targets in our searches.

00:38So far, we still don't have any news.

00:41But we are looking at persons of interest with our counterparts in AFP.

00:49If this is positive, we can connect this to our known groups in our area.

00:55This can really help in our search and rescue operations.

01:02Colonel, is it clear now which armed group is behind the search and rescue operations, Colonel?

01:08That is our investigation, Sir, especially in the profile of our persons of interest.

01:14If they are members of the known groups in the search and rescue operations.

01:19But for now, we cannot confirm yet, Sir.

01:22Colonel, based on the initial investigation, what is the motive of the search and rescue operations on this American vlogger?

01:29Did the search and rescue operations send a message, Colonel?

01:33Yes, Sir. That is also what we are looking at now, the motive of the search and rescue operations on him.

01:40Because until now, our abductors have not contacted us.

01:43There is no demand of any ransom money.

01:46Colonel, let's go back to the search and rescue operations.

01:49Is it true that the police identified this armed suspect, Colonel?

01:54It is positive in our initial report. According to the police, that is what the group said.

02:01But according to our verification, our government forces have no legitimate operations against him.

02:10Even in any kind of case, he also has no record in our local police here.

02:16Colonel, based on your initial reports, where was the victim who was shot by the suspect, Colonel?

02:23He was shot in the foot, Sir. He was shot in the foot when he resisted the first shot.

02:31Okay. Does the victim have a family here in the Philippines, Colonel?

02:35His family and relatives are only there by affinity.

02:42His wife's family is local here in the area of Zamboanga del Norte.

02:50Did the victim's family and the embassy of Estados Unidos contact you, Colonel?

02:58Yes, Sir. Initially, our Regional Intelligence Division already had reports and communications with the foreign liaison there in Cancrames, Sir.

03:07They were the ones who monitored and talked to the U.S. Embassy.

03:18Colonel, was there another kidnapping in Mindanao, Sir?

03:25Yes, Sir. Four years ago was our last abduction incident here.

03:31Okay. What is the directive of our PNP chief regarding the kidnapping of a foreigner, Colonel?

03:38Yes, Sir. The most important thing here is the swift and sure investigation.

03:44We should know who is the group that we are chasing.

03:48It is also very important that we rescue our victim safely.

03:55Colonel, what is the PNP doing now to ease the fear and anxiety of the foreign tourists here in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, Colonel?

04:06Yes, Sir. Our quick response is actually pursuing the group of abductors while our other forces are ensuring peace and order in our affected areas.

04:19The anti-kidnapping group of the Mindanao Field Unit Team, Sir, is also the family of the victim,

04:26where they are monitoring for any possible contact to our abductors.

04:34For now, we should not worry our fellow countrymen here in the area, especially in Mbuanga del Norte.

04:41We have in-place security in the area and we will rest assured that we are on top of the situation.

04:49The entire Region 9 is not affected in this case. We still have an abductor on top of the situation.

04:58Colonel, just one more message, especially to those who will get information on the kidnapping of a foreign victim, Colonel. Go ahead.

05:06Yes, Sir. Thank you. We call the public from the Regional Office 9 to please remain vigilant.

05:14We call for help. If we have information, you can contact us on our Facebook page,

05:21which is Police Regional Office 9, provided with our hotline numbers.

05:25We also urge anyone to avoid spreading unverified information that may jeopardize the investigation and the safety of our victim.

05:35Alright. Thank you very much, Police Lieutenant Colonel Helen Galvez, spokesperson of PRO-9. Good evening, Ma'am.

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