Philippines - Kidnapping rate

0.0 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2012

Kidnapping rate of Philippines rocketed by 200.00% from 0.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 0.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 50.00% drop in 2010, kidnapping rate shot up by 50.00% in 2012.

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“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)