By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it will ask for the removal of the name of businessman Anson Que’s son from the list of respondents in connection with the kidnap-slay case it recently filed at the Department of Justice (DOJ).
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said there are no corroborative pieces of evidence to support the claim of David Tan Liao, a Chinese national, that Que’s 42-year-old son Ronxian Gou or Alvin Aue, was involved in the killing of his father.
“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 kidnaping of his father),” Fajardo said in press briefing at Camp Crame.
“We are considering that but we also have to consider that we have to take the whole statement of Liao not only with regard doon sa sinasabi niya at allegations si Alvin Que yung nag utos siya (to what he says and allegations that Alvin ordered it).”
Liao is one of the key players in the kidnapping and killing of Anson Que. He surrendered after two Filipino suspects were arrested in Palawan.
Alvin Que’s legal counsel Kit Belmonte said the PNP explained to him that the inclusion of the name of his client was based on Liao’s allegations.
“The PNP communicated to us that, aside from the bare assertion of David Tan Liao, no other evidence can be adduced against Alvin, thus they are submitting a motion to the DOJ to amend the complaint requesting the removal of Alvin’s name from the list of respondents,” Belmonte in a statement sent to reporters.
“We thank the Philippine National Police under the leadership of Chief PNP Gen. Rommel Marbil for the swift clarification on the erroneous reports regarding Mr. Alvin Que,” he added.
Fajardo said Alvin Que is cooperating with the Anti-Kidnapping Group and has submitted his cell phone to undergo forensic and scientific processing.
Anson Que, a steel magnate, and his driver Armanie Pabillo were last seen in Valenzuela City on March 29 after leaving the former’s office in Valenzuela City.
Their bodies were found by a roadside in Rodriguez, Rizal on April 9. (PNA)
