The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) issued a missing person notice on the afternoon of April 15, 2025, seeking a missing Chinese citizen.
The missing person, named Hua Jiang (transliterated), also known as James, is 59 years old, approximately 1.65 meters tall, with black hair. The police specifically noted that Jiang Hua suffers from schizoaffective disorder, a mental illness that exhibits symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder), characterized by recurrent episodes.
Currently, the police have not disclosed the specific time and location of Jiang Hua's disappearance. The PNP-CIDG urges the public to actively provide clues, and if anyone has any information about Jiang Hua, please contact patrol officer Aura Desire G. Asuncion immediately, phone number (02) 723-041 ext 9276 or 0927-755-0885.
In recent years, cases of disappearances and kidnappings involving Chinese citizens in the Philippines have been frequent, attracting widespread attention. For example, in October 2024, a Chinese man was kidnapped while fishing in the Angat River in Bulacan Province and was later released in the Manila area. It was reported that the kidnappers received a ransom of 5 million pesos in cryptocurrency.
The police are tracking the recipient of the ransom and investigating the possible connection between this incident and the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).
Additionally, in December 2024, a Taiwanese businessman surnamed Hong, who had been operating in the Philippines for nearly 30 years, went missing. His body was found in a forest in the Santa Rosa area of Laguna Province with a gunshot wound to the head. Due to the unrecognizable face, the police confirmed his identity through DNA testing. The police are still investigating the specific circumstances of his disappearance and murder.
In response to the safety issues of Chinese citizens in the Philippines, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has expressed high concern and has communicated with the Philippine Ministry of Interior, Immigration Bureau, and National Police, urging the Philippine side to take effective measures to ensure the safety and legal rights of Chinese citizens.
The embassy also emphasized that it will continue to strengthen law enforcement cooperation with the Philippine side, combat transnational crime, and protect the life and property safety of citizens of both countries.
The embassy reminds Chinese citizens in the Philippines to be vigilant, pay attention to personal safety, avoid going to remote areas, and try to travel in groups when going out. In case of emergency, please contact the local police or the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the Philippines for assistance.
