3 April 2014 - Our Embassy in Kuala Lumpur received reports about the abduction of a Filipina and a Chinese national by criminal elements at the Singamata Resort near Semporna, Sabah Wednesday night at around 10:30 p.m. 

The Embassy’s Police Attaché immediately alerted Philippine police authorities in nearby areas for possible interdiction.

Philippine authorities, especially Philippine National Police maritime units and anti-kidnapping operatives, are actively and closely coordinating with their counterparts in exchanging information and in working towards the speedy resolution of the case. 

We join the authorities in the desire for a speedy resolution of the case and the safe return of the victims to their families. END