Marikina City 2nd District Representative Miro Quimbo said the safe return of Baby Ryu, kidnapped days after Christmas, should not end with relief alone, stressing that accountability and reforms must follow.
The infant was taken on December 26 by a woman posing as a nurse at the Amang Rodriguez Medical Center before being reunited with his family days later.
“Nagpapasalamat tayo na ligtas na ngayon si Baby Ryu at nasa piling ng tunay na mga magulang. Binisita ko sila kahapon sa kanilang bahay sa Tumana. Nakakatuwang kasama na ni baby si Mommy Bea at Papa Russell,” Quimbo said.
He emphasized that the suspect must face justice.
“Pero kailangan harapin ng suspek na dumukot kay Baby Ryu ang buong pwersa ng batas. Hindi natin dapat maliitin ang bigat ng krimen na ito. Ang pagdukot sa isang sanggol ay isang uri ng sugat na hindi madaling maghilom – habambuhay na pangungulila ng anak sa kanyang tunay na magulang, lalo na sa aruga ng Nanay,” he added.
Quimbo noted the trauma suffered by the family and called for swift trial to set an example. He also urged the Department of Health to review hospital security, newborn verification, and discharge procedures to prevent similar incidents.
“Panawagan din natin sa Department of Health na i-review ang newborn screening, verification system, at discharge procedures ng ating mga ospital,” he said.
“Pero hindi na dapat ulit maranasan ito ng kahit sinong pamilya. Kailangan may managot, kailangan may magbago.”
Quimbo expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their efforts.
“Taos-pusong pasasalamat sa lahat ng tumulong para mahanap at maibalik si Baby Ryu sa kanyang pamilya—lalo na sa ating mga kapulisan na hindi nagpabaya sa kanilang tungkulin kahit ngayong panahon ng holidays. Dahil sa inyo naging masaya ang ending ng sitwasyong ito,” he said.