That ransom conundrum

Following the kidnapping of a Filipino-Chinese businessman who was later found dead in Rodriguez, Rizal, earlier this month, there are now fears that kidnapping cases are again on the rise, this time orchestrated by remnants of the POGO industry here.

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What makes the case of businessman Anson Que even sadder is the report that he and his driver were killed and their bodies dumped in Rizal even after the ransom demanded for his release had been paid, something that could not yet be confirmed as of this writing.

As with any kidnapping case that becomes public knowledge, there always follows the debate whether or not to pay the ransom demanded by kidnappers.