List of journalists killed under the Arroyo administration

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]

Sorted by date of death:

2001

Yusop, Muhammad

Muhammad Yusop worked for radio station DXID in Pagadian City. He died on February 24, 2001.

Yusop, a commentator for the radio station DXID in Pagadian City, was shot in the back of the head by two men on a motorcycle while he was riding in a three-wheel pedicab. He died on the spot.

Yusop hosted a religious program and was not known to have broadcast any controversial reports. The station manager at DXID, owned by the Islamic Radio Broadcasting Company, said that he was not aware of any threats against Yusop, and no group claimed responsibility for his murder.

Cayona, Candelario "Jhun"

Candelario "Jhun" Cayona worked for radio station DXLL in Zamboanga City. He died on May 30, 2001.

Mortel, Joy

Joy Mortel worked for Mindoro Guardian newspaper. She died on May 31, 2001.

Mortel, a reporter for the Mindoro Guardian, was killed in her home in Barangay Talabanhan, Occidental Mindoro Province, according to local press reports. Two unidentified armed men reportedly shot Mortel after a heated argument. She died from multiple gunshot wounds.

The motive for Mortel's murder remained unclear at year's end. Local police told the Manila Times that communist rebels had targeted Mortel because of her allegedly questionable financial dealings relating to local cooperatives she had organized in the region. However, police did not exclude the possibility that the murder was related to her journalism.

2002

Hernandez, Benjaline "Beng"

Benjaline "Beng" Hernandez was a member of College Editors Guild of the Philippines in Davao City. He died on April 5, 2002.

Damalerio, Edgar

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.

2003

Villanueva, John Belen Jr.

John Belen Villanueva, Jr. worked for radio station DZGB in Legazpi City. He died on April 28, 2003.

Pobeda, Apolinario "Polly"

Apolinario "Polly" Pobeda worked for radio station DWTI in Lucena City. He died on May 17, 2003.

Gregorio, Bonifacio

Bonifacio Gregorio wrote for Dyaryo Banat in Tarlac City. He died on July 8, 2003.

Villarante, Noel

Noel Villarante worked for The Laguna Score newspaper and radio station DZJV. He died on August 19, 2003.

Ramirez, Rico

Rico Ramirez worked for DXSF in Butuan City. He died on August 20, 2003.

Pala, Juan "Jun"

Juan "Jun" Pala worked for DXGO in Davao City. He died on September 6, 2003.

2009

Abas, Badrudin

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]

2010

In the final month of the Arroyo administration, three Filipino radio journalists were killed. Desidario Camangyan was killed while hosting a singing contest at Manay, Davao Oriental, Mindanao on June 14. Within 48 hours, Joselito Agustin was murdered Bacarra, Ilocos Norte for his political reporting.[7] Nestor Bedolido was the last journalist killed in the Philippines that month.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "52 journalists killed since the return to democracy in 1986". rsf.org (Reporters Sans Frontières). 2 May 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
  2. ↑ "Journalists killed under the Arroyo administration". gmanews.tv. GMA News.
  3. ↑ "Remembering the peace worker named Badrodin". mindandnews.com. Mind and News.
  4. ↑ "Cops eye mistaken identity in killing of Cotabato radioman". gma.tv. GMA News.
  5. ↑ "Group seeks thorough probe of radioman's slay". gmanews.tv. GMA News.
  6. ↑ "Philippine journalists 'live in danger'". news.bbc.co.uk. BBC.
  7. ↑ Conde, Carlos H. (2010-06-16). "Radio Journalist Slain in Philippines". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-11-01.

External links

  1. "List of Journalists killed under the Arroyo administration". gmanews.tv.
  2. "Pacific Media Watch". kauri.aut.ac.nz.