One of every three kidnappings takes place in Asia. These brutal kidnapping syndicates often offer multi-million dollar ransoms, but with no guarantee that the hostage makes a safe return upon payment. We travel through the Philippines, and observe the extent to which this threat impacts everyday life.

One of every three kidnappings takes place in Asia. These brutal kidnapping syndicates often offer multi-million dollar ransoms, but with no guarantee that the hostage makes a safe return upon payment. We travel through the Philippines, and observe the extent to which this threat impacts everyday life.