List of journalists killed under the Arroyo administration
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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.
Sorted by date of death:
. He died on February 24, 2001.
in Zamboanga City
. He died on May 30, 2001.
. He died on April 5, 2002.
. He also wrote for Zamboanga Scribe and Mindanao Gold Star in Pagadian City
. He died on May 13, 2002.
. He died on April 28, 2003.
in Lucena City
. He died on May 17, 2003.
. He died on July 8, 2003.
. He died on August 19, 2003.
in Davao City
. He died on September 6, 2003.
Badrudin Abas was a peace worker and block-time radio commentator in Cotabato City
.
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.
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.
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.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
The Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spans from January 20, 2001 to June 30, 2010. Her term ended on June 30, 2010, pursuant to the provisions of the 1987 constitution.-Overview:...
. In total, over fifty journalists have been murdered under the Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
administration.
Sorted by date of death:
Yusop, Muhammad
Muhammad Yusop worked for radio station DXID in Pagadian CityPagadian City
The City of Pagadian is the provincial capital of Zamboanga del Sur in the island of Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines.-Overview:The city had its beginnings as a...
. He died on February 24, 2001.
Cayona, Candelario "Jhun"
Candelario "Jhun" Cayona worked for radio station DXLLDXLL-AM
DXLL Radyo Ukay is an AM station of UM Broadcasting Network in the Philippines. The station's studio is located in Zamboanga City. The main format of the station is music and news. Radyo Ukay - Radyo means radio and Ukay means to dig - means to dig issues and reports and that is what Radyo Ukay is...
in Zamboanga City
Zamboanga City
The City of Zamboanga : is a highly urbanized, independent and a chartered city located in Mindanao, Philippines....
. He died on May 30, 2001.
Hernandez, Benjaline "Beng"
Benjaline "Beng" Hernandez was a member of College Editors Guild of the Philippines in Davao CityDavao City
The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
. He died on April 5, 2002.
Damalerio, Edgar
Edgar Damalerio worked for radio station DXKPDXKP
RPN Radyo Ronda Pagadian is an AM radio station, owned by Radio Philippines Network. The station studios are located at Brgy. Datoc, Pagadian City....
. He also wrote for Zamboanga Scribe and Mindanao Gold Star in Pagadian City
Pagadian City
The City of Pagadian is the provincial capital of Zamboanga del Sur in the island of Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines.-Overview:The city had its beginnings as a...
. He died on May 13, 2002.
Villanueva, John Belen Jr.
John Belen Villanueva, Jr. worked for radio station DZGB in Legazpi CityLegazpi City
The City of Legazpi is a first class city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. With 179,481 inhabitants according to the 2007 census, it is the largest city in the Bicol Region in terms of population, though not in land area...
. He died on April 28, 2003.
Pobeda, Apolinario "Polly"
Apolinario "Polly" Pobeda worked for radio station DWTIDWTI
DWTI is an AM station owned and operated by ConAmor Broadcasting Systems in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Broadcast Village Barangay Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City....
in Lucena City
Lucena City
Metro Lucena has an estimated population of 700,000 which is mostly concentrated in the flat south-central portion of Quezon, which includes the cities of Lucena and Tayabas, Sariaya, Candelaria, Lucban & Pagbilao . The people are often characterized as friendly and hardworking...
. He died on May 17, 2003.
Gregorio, Bonifacio
Bonifacio Gregorio wrote for Dyaryo Banat in Tarlac CityTarlac City
The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr...
. He died on July 8, 2003.
Villarante, Noel
Noel Villarante worked for The Laguna Score newspaper and radio station DZJVDZJV
DZJV is an AM station owned and operated by ZOE Broadcasting Network. Its studios and transmitters are located at #140 Brgy.Parian, Calamba City, Laguna & serves the CALABARZON, Metro Manila & MIMAROPA region...
. He died on August 19, 2003.
Pala, Juan "Jun"
Juan "Jun" Pala worked for DXGODXGO
DXGO "Aksyon Radyo" is an AM station of Manila Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. The station's studio is located at Matina in Davao City. The main format of the station is music, news and drama.-Current/past personalities:...
in Davao City
Davao City
The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
. He died on September 6, 2003.
Abas, Badrudin
Badrudin Abas was a peace worker and block-time radio commentator in Cotabato City
Cotabato City
The City of Cotabato is one of the cities of the Philippines located in Mindanao. Cotabato City is an exclave of the SOCCSKSARGEN region found within the boundaries of Maguindanao province, but is independent of that province...
.
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.
But the Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent nonprofit organisation based in New York City that promotes press freedom and defends the rights of journalists.-History:A group of U.S...
(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.
Like many of the journalists killed during the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
The Presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spans from January 20, 2001 to June 30, 2010. Her term ended on June 30, 2010, pursuant to the provisions of the 1987 constitution.-Overview:...
, Abas worked for local radio and had a reputation for strong commentary on Muslim and military issues.
See Also
- Human rights in the PhilippinesHuman rights in the PhilippinesHuman rights in the Philippines has been a subject of concern and controversy. According to U.S. Country Profile on the Philippines dated March 2006, the U.S. State Department reported that Philippine security forces have been responsible for serious human rights abuses despite the efforts of...
(section Press freedom) - Extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the PhilippinesExtrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the PhilippinesExtrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the Philippines refer to the illegal liquidations, unlawful or felonious killings and forced disappearances in the Philippines...
- Political killings in the Philippines (2001-2010)Political killings in the Philippines (2001-2010)The political killings in the Philippines are a series of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances of Left-wing politicians and activists, journalists, human rights advocates, the political opposition, and outspoken clergy that have increased dramatically since 2001.Numerous actors are...
External links
- List of Journalists killed under the Arroyo administration (gmanews.tv)
- Pacific Media Watch (kauri.aut.ac.nz)