National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (lost Philippine infomercial about wanted for kidnapping; mid-2000s)
Status: Lost
The National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (NAKTF) infomercials are public service announcements in the Philippines, informing the public about the most wanted kidnappers which aired around 2003 to 2005. Since the infomercials were aired, many of the kidnappers were apprehended and some of whom were killed.[1] It was headed by Angelo Reyes.
Background
The National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force (NAKTF) in the Philippines was implemented in 2003 following then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Executive Order Number 248 creating the Office of the Anti-Kidnapping Presidential Adviser to address the problem of kidnapping in the country. Angeles Reyes was named as anti-kidnapping czar which resulted in the neutralization of certain kidnap-for-ransom gangs.
Information
The first version of infomercial showing the pictures of ten people wanted for kidnapping. The "X" mark shown in the picture indicates that the person was killed while "//" mark indicates that the person was apprehended.
- Dr. Roberto Obeles-Yap (Killed by police on 11/20/2003)
- Harold Fajardo (Reward Php 1,000,000)
- Rolando "Rolly" Fajardo (Reward Php 1,000,000)
- Allan Niegas (Reward Php 1,000,000)
- Vilmor Catamco (Reward Php 900,000)
- Dr. Eddie Trinidad (Reward Php 850,000)
- Jose Lim "Jack" Arnuco (Php 750,000)
- Renaldo R. Cacho (Php 500,000)
- Feliciano Laygo (Php 500,000)
- Jaime Moog (Php 500,000)
The updated second version showing the additional list of most-wanted kidnappers which was aired on January 2004.
At the end of PSA, it shows NAKTF Chief Angelo Reyes giving the statement with the playground on his background.[2][3]
Aftermath
Since the infomercials were aired, at least nine were arrested by the NAKTF as of March 2004. NAKTF agents have also captured Allan Niegas, the fourth most wanted kidnapper, Dec. 4 last year; Vilmore Catamco, No. 5, Dec. 3; Joselim Amuco, No. 7, Dec. 15; Reynaldo Cachi, No. 8, Jan. 24; Joer Abonales, No. 15, Jan. 27; Ronnie Tan, No. 12, Feb. 8, and Arnel Suellen, No. 17, who was arrested last Feb. 12.[1]
Availability
The infomercials were aired on NBN (now PTV-4) and RPN.[4] However, it is considerably to be lost.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Two more kidnap gang leaders arrested by Naktf. The Philippine Star.
- ↑ Facebook post about NAKTF.
- ↑ Facebook post about NAKTF.
- ↑ Facebook post about NAKTF.