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South Korea raises concern over Taguig armed robbery; police arrest suspects

Published May 23, 2025 07:29 pm

At A Glance

  • It happened in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) 
9th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig (Screenshot from Google Maps)
9th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig (Screenshot from Google Maps)

The South Korean government raised concern after two of its nationals became victims of an armed robbery in Bonifacio Global City in Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. 

Based on a post on Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Travel Safety website, the armed robbery happened at about 11:40 p.m. on May 17 on 9th Avenue in front of One Park Drive in BGC. 

Four robbers on two motorcycles threatened at gunpoint the two Korean nationals who were walking and stole their valuables, including a high-end bag and cash, before fleeing. 

The post stated, “Recently, armed robberies have been occurring frequently in Metro Manila, including Pasay, Makati, and Malate, without regard for time or place, causing growing concerns. This incident occurred in the BGC area, which was considered relatively safe. It is a very concerning situation that armed robbery targeted Korean nationals in this area.”

South Korea is the No. 1 source of tourists in the Philippines. 

The statement of the Southern Police District regarding the BGC armed robbery (Photo from SPD)
The statement of the Southern Police District regarding the BGC armed robbery (Photo from SPD)

In a statement, the Southern Police District said that the Taguig police are “actively pursuing justice” following the robbery incident.  

The Taguig police conducted a coordinated investigation, including CCTV footage backtracking and extensive fieldwork in nearby areas. 

Through the operation, the police identified suspects through surveillance footage and rogue gallery. 

The victims positively identified the suspects during the gallery presentation. 

On May 21, a robbery case was filed before the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office. Follow-up operations are being conducted by the police to arrest the remaining suspects. 

“The Southern Police District assures the public of its strong commitment to ensuring peace and order across Bonifacio Global City and the rest of Taguig. We thank the victims for their cooperation and encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity,” the SPD said. 

On May 22, the Korean Embassy in the Philippines met with officials of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to discuss measures to protect Korean nationals in the country. 

According to the embassy, the PNP increased the number of tourist police officers in major tourist destinations and areas with a high concentration of Koreans, and deployed officers with basic Korean language skills to ensure that they can be used effectively to respond to and prevent accidents involving Korean citizens.

It said it is working with local government units to increase the installation of CCTVs, streetlights, and speed bumps. 

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