1.   Editors said it was a rare, but not unknown, situation for authorities to ask them to refrain from reporting abductions.

2.   Chinese-Filipinos are often targeted because of their relative wealth and their reputation for paying ransom without reporting abductions to police.

3.   Many kidnappers victimize wealthy Chinese-Filipinos, who often pay ransom immediately without reporting abductions to police, officials say.

4.   Wealthy Chinese Filipinos often pay ransom immediately without reporting abductions to police because of the widespread belief that police and military personnel are involved in kidnap gangs.

5.   Wealthy Chinese Filipinos often pay ransom immediately without reporting abductions to police, officials say.