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00:00This is the GMA Regional TV News.
00:07The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI is now investigating the arrest of armed men of an American vlogger in Zamboanga, Del Norte.
00:18The Philippine National Police Region 9 Task Force has formed to investigate the case.
00:23This is the hot news brought to you by Efren Mamac of GMA Regional TV.
00:31On October 17, armed men arrested the 26-year-old American vlogger, Ilyot Onil Eastman, in Zamboanga, Del Norte.
00:39According to the police, the victim's house was entered by four suspects who had M16 rifles and introduced themselves as enforcement officers.
00:48The victim fought, so he was shot in his chest before he was taken to the bank, prison, or asylum.
00:55We don't have any ransom.
00:58Second, we checked, as per record, the background of our victim.
01:03He doesn't have a known big business.
01:07And he doesn't have a known profession.
01:11He went to the Philippines.
01:13According to PNP Region 9, there are persons of interest in the case of arresting Eastman.
01:18Eastman has been in the country for five months after being married to a Filipino.
01:23In one of his vlogs this September, he mentioned that there was a threat to his life.
01:28People coming here to tell my family that there's people that want to kidnap me or they're threatening to kidnap me.
01:36I don't really know, like, what would happen if somebody did try to come here and kidnap me, right?
01:42Would the neighbors help me or would they just sit there and watch?
01:45Even last night, I'm scared a little bit. I'm scared.
01:49The Philippine wife of Ilyot, a former OFW in Saudi Arabia, has been arrested by the Salisay police.
01:55They have set up a task group to investigate the case.
01:58The US Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI is also investigating the kidnapping of the American vlogger.
02:04The FBI agents visited and talked to the victim's wife this Saturday.
02:08The FBI told the police that Eastman's family did not receive any ransom demand in America.
02:14The US Embassy continues to monitor the authorities and the victim's family.
02:19They say the victim's safety is their priority while monitoring the situation.
02:23Efren Mamak of GMA Regional TV reporting for GMA Integrated News.
02:31Let's update on what happened to the American vlogger, Ilyot Eastman, in Cebuco, Zamboanga del Norte.
02:37Let's talk to Police Regional Office 9 Spokesperson, Police Colonel Helen Galvez.
02:42Good morning and welcome to Balitang Hali.
02:45Sir Rafi, good morning.
02:47How is the investigation that you are doing to find out the whereabouts of Ilyot Eastman?
02:53Sir Rafi, as of today, our task group has a list and profile of persons of interest.
03:02He is serving as our guide in our operations.
03:06Rescue operations of our PNP and AFC in the area.
03:10Sir Rafi, as of today, is there a suspect or motive related to him?
03:14Especially since he is being investigated by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.
03:18What is the coordination of the FBI with you?
03:21Okay, they will go to the area, to our local authorities, local PNP in the area for coordination.
03:29They are also doing their own investigations but of course in coordination with the task force.
03:36As of now, the demand for any ransom of our abductors is still negative.
03:41That's why we are looking at all the angles here.
03:44How important are the recent vlogs of Ilyot where he said that there is a threat to his stay in the area?
03:51Will this help in the investigation that you are doing?
03:54Yes, this is part of the investigation.
03:57But we believe that our victim has said such things because our local authorities
04:05are also saying that there are previous incidents of abduction in the area.
04:10That's why he should be careful and if possible, go to a different place or a safer place.
04:17At least be careful and always coordinate with our local authorities.
04:23So the caution that was given to him, is it because he is a foreigner?
04:27Or because he mentioned in his vlogs that he was possibly injured?
04:32Or because there were previous kidnappings in the area?
04:36That's right, Sir Rafi.
04:37We have a history of abductions in the area.
04:40That's why they need to be warned.
04:42All the foreigners here and the adults who can be victims of such things,
04:50we are giving them warnings.
04:54Have you called the people who witnessed the kidnapping of the American vlogger?
05:01Where is your chance to call and help in the investigation?
05:05Yes, we are calling.
05:07Especially to our fellow countrymen in the provinces.
05:10We have local numbers and regional numbers that you can see on our Facebook page,
05:16Police Regional Office 9 Facebook page.
05:19You can provide information there.
05:21That's the nearest authority that you can see if you have information.
05:26We are also calling, please avoid spreading unverified news so that there won't be more fear.
05:33The Zamboanga Peninsula is still a safe place to go.
05:37We are on top of the situation.
05:39We have security in place now, especially in this situation.
05:43Okay, thank you very much for your time this afternoon.
05:47Police Regional Office 9 Spokesperson, Police Colonel Helen Galvez.
06:17Police Regional Office 9 Spokesperson, Police Colonel Helen Galvez.
06:47Thank you very much.
07:17For more information visit www.fema.gov