Juan Jumalo was shot in the head by an unidentified attacker while he was airing his program. He was the fourth journalist to be killed since Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. took office in June 2022
MANILA, Philippines — A radio broadcaster in Misamis Occidental was gunned down while hosting his program early Sunday morning. According to a report by the Calamba Municipal Police Station, the suspect entered the gate of Jumalo’s house, which also served as the radio station of Gold FM 94.7, and shot him. The gun attack was captured on a livestream of his show.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemned the killing of Jumalon, also known as “DJ Johnny Walker.” The Philippines is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, especially for radio journalists. Journalists outside the capital were often the targets of fatal attacks. Forty-three Filipinos from Gaza Strip are set to leave the territory within the week, an official of the Department of Foreign...Former president Rodrigo Duterte was rushed to the emergency room of the Davao Doctors Hospital after he slipped in his...
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