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Son Alvin gives DOJ 'vital information' on killing of his father Anson Que
Son Alvin gives DOJ 'vital information' on killing of his father Anson Que
Alvin Que submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday, May 21, his affidavit that detailed “vital information that may assist in the prosecution of those responsible for the tragic death his father Anson Que,” lawyer Pearlito Campanilla said.
In an interview after the filing of the affidavit during the preliminary investigation on the kidnap for ransom with homicide charges, Campanilla – Alvin’s lawyer -- said that his client maintained his innocence in the death of his father.
“Wala po (He has no involvement),” the lawyer said.
“Ang nagsabi na po niyan no less than the AKG, CIDG, supported by the officials of the PNP na walang ebidensya nagpo-point out na si Mr. Alvin Que involved dito (No less than the Anti-Kidnapping Group and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, supported by officials of the Philippine National Police, that there is no evidence against Mr. Alvin Que,” he pointed out.
The lawyer stressed: “Yung negosasyon ng ransom, yung paghingi niya ng proof of life, they are very indicative na talagang walang wala siyang kinalaman (his involvement in negotiating for the ransom, his asking for the proof of life from the kidnappers, are very indicative that he had nothing to do with the crime).”
“This tragedy has caused immense pain and suffering but we remain steadfast in our resolve to see that those responsible are brought to justice,” he said.
He also appealed to the public with relevant information on the crime “to come forward and assist the authorities in this ongoing investigation.”
“This serious act is a stark reminder of the urgent need to address violence and impunity in our society,” he said.
The DOJ panel of prosecutors started conducting the preliminary investigation last April 28 on the complaint of the PNP on the killing of Anson Que and his driver.
The panel has yet to resolve the motion of the PNP which sought to remove Alvin as one of the respondents in the case.
Three arrested persons have been named as respondents in the case and they are Filipinos Richard Austria and Reymart Catequista and Chinese David Tan Liao.
Six other suspects who remain at large were also named as respondents and they were identified as Roxian Guo, and Chinese nationals Haohua Yang, Fangquiang Yuan, Jin Yuan Ye, Jonin Lin, and a certain Kelly.
Last seen alive on March 29 in Valenzuela City, the dead bodies of Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo were found almost two weeks later in Rizal province.