Canada, Netherlands, France call for accountability in Percy Lapid killing
Canada, Netherlands, France call for accountability in Percy Lapid killing
SEEKING JUSTICE. Various organizations led by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stage an indignation rally over the killing of radio commentator Percy Lapid, at the Boy Scout Circle in Quezon City on October 4, 2022.
Photo: Rappler
By Sofia Tomacruz
Rappler.com
MANILA – Foreign governments around the world joined a growing chorus calling for accountability in the killing of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid, saying his death sparked “grave concern” over the safety of journalists in the Philippines.
Mabasa was shot dead inside his vehicle by unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle on Monday, October 3, in Las Piñas City. He is the second journalist in the Philippines to be killed under the Marcos administration, and the 197th since 1986.
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