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The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Radio journalist shot dead in Mindanao
A radio broadcaster was shot and killed in the south, the government said, adding to a long tally of media workers slain in a country ranked among the most dangerous for journalists. The motive and identity of the person who attacked Erwin Segovia, 63, on Monday were not immediately known. Segovia, who tackled 'social issues, local governance and community concerns' in his popular morning show, was shot dead shortly after he stepped out of Radio WOW in the city of Bislig on Mindanao island. The gunman was one of two suspects seen by witnesses on a motorcycle, according to a presidential task force investigating attacks on journalists. Last month, the Philippine task force reported the fatal shooting in another area of Mindanao of former radio broadcaster Ali Macalintal, which it said 'may be connected to the victim's previous work in media'. Most of the slain journalists in the Philippines are based in provincial areas where they run the risk of angering powerful personalities through their coverage. Few suspects are prosecuted and convicted. — AFP
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
P2M reward for info on broadcaster's killing
Local officials of Surigao del Sur are offering a P2 million reward for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for the killing of radio broadcaster Erwin Segovia in Bislig City. The reward money are from the former mayor of Cantilan town, congressional office of Surigao del Sur, and the provincial government. In a statement, Governor Johnny Pimentel said he and Congressman Alexander Pimentel are offering the reward money in pursuit of justice and in solidarity with the victim's family. 'The entire province of Surigao del Sur mourns the tragic and senseless killing of Mr. Boy Segovia, a dedicated member of the local media and a fellow Surigaonon,' the governor said. The governor said he is working closely with authorities to expedite the investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. 'Violence, especially against those who serve the public by shedding light on truth, has no place in our province or anywhere in our nation. This senseless act must not go unpunished,' the governor said. Segovia, a host of a radio program that tackles social issues, local governance, and community concerns, was shot dead in Barangay Mangagoy on Monday, July 21, 2025. Police said the victim had just finished his program and was heading home on board his motorcycle when motorcycle-riding gunmen followed him and shot him at close range. Segovia sustained gunshot wounds in the head. 'Siya yung biktima at yung 2 unidentified suspect riding also a motorcycle kagagaling niya doon sa station, wherein doon siya nakastation, binaril sa head. Causing his instantaneous death yung pagbaril sa ulo niya,' Police Regional Office-Caraga Spokesperson, Major Jenifer Ometer, said. Authorities activated the special investigation task group (SITG) Segovia to fast track the investigation. The Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office also assured the public that it is coordinating with the local government units in the province to locate the suspects. 'Hinihikayat natin yung mga nakakita na at least maidentify man lang natin ang mga suspek,' Ometer added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Radio journalist killed in southern Philippines
MANILA (Reuters) -A local radio broadcaster was gunned down in the southern Philippines on Monday, a presidential task force said, adding to the growing list of media workers killed in a country ranked among the most dangerous in the world for journalists. Erwin Labitad Segovia, 63, a broadcaster for Radio WOW FM and host of a programme that focused on social issues and local governance, was shot dead by a still unidentified gunman while on his way home shortly after completing his morning broadcast. According to the police, Segovia was followed by two suspects on a motorcycle. The Philippines ranked ninth on the 2024 Committee to Protect Journalists' Global Impunity Index, which tracks countries where journalist murders remain unsolved. Authorities have launched an investigation and have activated a Special Investigation Task Group to handle the case, Jose Torres Jr., executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, said in a statement. "The safety of journalists remains a priority for the government, and justice for victims of media-related violence continues to be a national concern," Torres said. Segovia's murder highlights the continuing risks faced by journalists in the Philippines, especially in provinces where local power dynamics often go unchecked. More than 200 journalists have been killed in the country since democracy was restored in 1986, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, including 32 in a single incident in 2009 in the south of the country. Solve the daily Crossword
GMA Network
3 days ago
- GMA Network
Radio journalist shot dead in Bislig, Surigao del Sur
A radio broadcaster was shot and killed in the city of Bislig, Surigao del Sur on Monday, the government said, adding to a long tally of media workers slain in a country ranked among the most dangerous for journalists. The motive and identity of the person who attacked Erwin Segovia, 63, were not immediately known. Segovia, who tackled "social issues, local governance, and community concerns" in his popular morning show, was shot dead shortly after he stepped out of Radio WOW in the city of Bislig on Mindanao island. The gunman was one of two suspects seen by witnesses on a motorcycle, according to a presidential task force investigating attacks on journalists. With 147 journalist killings between 1998 and 2024, the New York-based industry watchdog Committee to Protect Journalists describes the Philippines as among six "consistently deadly" countries for journalists. Last month, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) reported the fatal shooting in General Santos City of former radio broadcaster Ali Macalintal, which it said "may be connected to the victim's previous work in media." Most of the slain journalists in the Philippines are based in provincial areas where they run the risk of angering powerful personalities through their coverage. Few suspects are prosecuted and convicted. In 2009, 58 media workers were abducted and murdered in Mindanao by members of a powerful political clan while covering a local election contest. Key members of the clan were convicted of multiple murders a decade later. "The safety of journalists remains a priority for the government, and justice for victims of media-related violence continues to be a national concern," PTFoMS Executive Director Jose Torres said in a statement Monday. — Agence France-Presse
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Radio journalist killed in southern Philippines
MANILA: A local radio broadcaster was gunned down in the southern Philippines on Monday (July 21), a presidential task force said, adding to the growing list of media workers killed in a country ranked among the most dangerous in the world for journalists. Erwin Labitad Segovia, 63, a broadcaster for Radio WOW FM and host of a programme that focused on social issues and local governance, was shot dead in Bislig City by a still unidentified gunman while on his way home shortly after completing his morning broadcast. According to the police, Segovia was followed by two suspects on a motorcycle. The Philippines ranked ninth on the 2024 Committee to Protect Journalists' Global Impunity Index, which tracks countries where journalist murders remain unsolved. Authorities have launched an investigation and have activated a Special Investigation Task Group to handle the case, Jose Torres Jr., executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, said in a statement. "The safety of journalists remains a priority for the government, and justice for victims of media-related violence continues to be a national concern," Torres said. Segovia's murder highlights the continuing risks faced by journalists in the Philippines, especially in provinces where local power dynamics often go unchecked. More than 200 journalists have been killed in the country since democracy was restored in 1986, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, including 32 in a single incident in 2009 in the south of the country. - Reuters
