List of journalists killed in the Philippines under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. In total, over fifty journalists have been murdered under the Arroyo administration.[1][2]
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Muhammad Yusop worked for radio station DXID in Pagadian City. He died on February 24, 2001.
Candelario "Jhun" Cayona worked for radio station DXLL in Zamboanga City. He died on May 30, 2001.
Joy Mortel worked for Mindoro Guardian newspaper. He died on May 31, 2001.
Benjaline "Beng" Hernandez was a member of College Editors Guild of the Philippines in Davao City. He died on April 5, 2002.
Edgar Damalerio worked for radio station DXKP. He also wrote for Zamboanga Scribe and Mindanao Gold Star in Pagadian City. He died on May 13, 2002.
John Belen Villanueva, Jr. worked for radio station DZGB in Legazpi City. He died on April 28, 2003.
Apolinario "Polly" Pobeda worked for radio station DWTI in Lucena City. He died on May 17, 2003.
Bonifacio Gregorio wrote for Dyaryo Banat in Tarlac City. He died on July 8, 2003.
Noel Villarante worked for The Laguna Score newspaper and radio station DZJV. He died on August 19, 2003.
Rico Ramirez worked for DXSF in Butuan City. He died on August 20, 2003.
Juan "Jun" Pala worked for DXGO in Davao City. He died on September 6, 2003.
Badrudin Abas was a peace worker and block-time radio commentator in Cotabato City.[3]
On January 21, 2009 while he was driving a red passenger multicab about 9 p.m., two unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen shot him in the head. He died immediately. The police will investigate, but have already offered the theory that he was mistaken for his brother who is alleged to be involved in a love triangle.[4]
But the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) voiced concerns that the killing of Abas may be just a continuation of the cycle of violence against journalists in the Philippines and called for a thorough investigation.[5]
Like many of the journalists killed during the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Abas worked for local radio and had a reputation for strong commentary on Muslim and military issues.[6]