Statement of the Commission on Human Rights decrying the killing of a radio broadcaster in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region IV-B is undertaking an independent motu propio investigation on the shooting of radio broadcaster Cresenciano Aldovino Bunduquin in Barangay Sta. Isabel, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. According to a police report, Bunduquin was shot several times in front of his store by motorcyle-riding men who stopped by his […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the fatal stabbing of a female news anchor in Lanao del Norte
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region X is proceeding with its independent investigation of the brazen killing of a media worker in Lanao del Norte. Based on police report, Audrey Gaid Estrada, a radio news broadcaster for 101.3 Grace Covenant FM in Barangay Poblacion, Bacolod town was found with multiple stab wounds inside […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of councilor-candidate, radio commentator in Sultan Kudarat
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will be conducting a motu propio investigation into the killing of Sultan Kudarat-based radio commentator Jaynard Angeles who was shot dead by still-unidentified assailants at Purok Sampaguita, Barangay New Carmen in Tacurong City this Wednesday morning, 12 January 2022. The victim, known for his hard-hitting commentaries on the ‘Tinig […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent slay of a Radio Commentator in Cebu
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Region VII Office is now investigating the brazen killing of Renante “Rey” Cortes, a radio commentator who was shot last Thursday morning in front of the station DYRB Radyo Pilipino after his radio program. CHR denounces this latest violence perpetrated against the media. We call for a […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent slay of Online Show Host in Sorsogon City
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the killing of Balangibog TV online show host in Sorsogon City, Monday night by unidentified assailants. Jobert Bercasio was onboard his scooter when he was gunned down by suspects riding in tandem at around 7:55 pm at Barangay Cabid-an. This recent killing illustrates the growing trend of harassment and […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline de Guia, on the killing of a radio broadcaster in Dumaguete City
A radio broadcaster was murdered yesterday, 5 May 2020, on the same day that a media giant was shut down and only 3 days after World Press Freedom Day. On his way home, Rex Cornelio, a news reporter and announcer in DYMD Energy 93.7 FM was shot in Barangay Daro, Dumaguete City. He is the […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the attack against Dumaguete Radio Anchor
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the violent killing of Dumaguete-based radio broadcaster Dindo Generoso by unidentified riding-in-tandem gunmen today. We urge the local government and the police to ensure the immediate capture and prosecution of the perpetrators with the full force of the law. Generoso is the second reported journalist killed by gunmen in […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the series of attempts to link NUJP to the communist movement
The Commission raises concern once more on the growing trend of tagging vocal groups or individuals as “leftist” or “communist” with the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines as the latest organization to be labeled as such. This fresh attack on media imperils the state of press freedom and leads to the weakening of […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the killing of Negros Oriental broadcaster Gabriel Alburo
The Commission on Human Rights continues to be alarmed over the series of killings happening around the country, with the case of Negros Oriental broadcaster Gabriel Alburo, also known as Kumander Agila on radio, as the newest addition in the death count. Attacks through riding in tandem and in open, public areas continue to be […]