On the kidnap for ransom of Ces Drilon et al

I read with interest Manolo Quezon’s thoughts on the Ces Drilon kidnap situation.
For non-Filipinos reading this blog, Ces Orena-Drilon is a broadcast journalist of one of the leading networks, ABS CBN. The closest comparison I can think of in the U.S. setting is Ann Curry of NBC, except maybe with a more obvious agenda.
Last Sunday, [...]