ADVERTISEMENT Mabasa was the second journalist to be killed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). My house is still a plan. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. Ngayon si Roy naman, ayaw ring maniwala ni Roy sa akin, he claimed. [2] In October, a murder complaint was already filed against self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial and his companions whom he implicated in the alleged crime. Wala po. According to the authorities, Bantag had clear motives to order the killings. Read the full statement here:https://t.co/zeSDOC6mJ4, Sen. Robinhood Padilla, who chairs the Senate panel on public information and mass media, also called Lapids killing an attack on the right to freedom of expression that is enshrined in our Constitution.. This site uses cookies. The authorities recovered two shells of bullets at the crime scene. A Special Investigation Task Force was already created by Las Pias City Station of NCRPO to spearhead and coordinate the investigative and prosecutorial efforts of the PNP, the Philippine National Police said on Tuesday. Email us at. More than sending a chilling effect among journalists, the killing of Lapid is also a signal to other citizens that no one is safe to express his opinion and demand public accountability from the government, Altermidya said. In a report, the Bureau of Fire Protection said the blaze broke out at the victim's house in Barangay 8, Sangandaan at past 10 p.m. Napaka importante na sumuko ka. Call 896 6000. The situation then was very, very quick, Santos added. Radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid of the "Lapid Fire" Radio news show at DWBL 1242, was shot dead near his home in Las Pias City on Monday night. I do not know what a Senate investigation can do at this point," he said. Already have Rappler+? READ: Reward for leads in Percy Lapid killing now P1.5 million. Due to anxiety, they decided to record this conversation.). We are pleased to announce the return of @lapidfire, hosted by Percy Lapids brother & veteran journo Roy Mabasa, this coming Wed., 12/7/22. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Call 896 6000. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. The second photo of the person of interest shows a the face of the individual although partially concealed with a face mask. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The alleged middleman is killed under mysterious circumstances," he noted. Lapid hosted a radio news program, "Lapid Fire" on DWBL 1242, where he was known for . By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. He will be next after his brother, he will also be killed. ), The caller also said it is now Lapids brother, Roy Mabasa, who is in danger, adding that he is only asking for some money in exchange for information on the supposed Ocho Boys of a General Bantag.. As investigation progressed, suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and BuCor superintendent Ricardo Zulueta was later pinned as alleged masterminds in Lapids killing. Drilon was a senator from 1995 until 2007, and from 2010 until June of this year. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. By providing an email address. Noong una, tinatawagan ko si Percy na mag-ingat dahil papatayin ka na, ayaw niya maniwala. A police official earlier claimed the slay case has been solved following the identification and filing of complaints against the suspects. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Bantag said he was willing to undergo a lifestyle check to disprove Mabasas claim that he was living in opulence, which is a violation of the Republic Act No. Lapid, a hard-hitting critic of current and former presidents, was gunned down in Las Pias City on October 3. LAPID FIRE (Latest Commentaries) Play all CANADA, HINIMOK ANG GOBYERNO NG PINAS NA MAKIPAG COORDINATE SA ICC PROBE! pic.twitter.com/qwffAnbl1U. PDLs Alvin Cornista Labra, Aldrin Micosa Galicia, Mario Germones Alvarez, and Joseph Medel Georfo (as principals by indispensable cooperation). Add your comment to start the conversation. Learn more. The CHR has urged the government to quickly resolve the case, even as the Philippine National Police vowed to bring justice for the slain radioman. They stressed that journalists should be able to work without fearing for their lives. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Marami nang nakakalam sa iyo. "I appeal to my former colleagues [to] allow the police to finish their investigation. Some senators called to revisit the anti-hazing law that was just amended in 2018 to check on its implementation after a student As strike looms, Marcos says jeepney phaseout 'necessary' but can be improved. Bantag and Zulueta are among the BuCor officials who were acquitted of homicide charges over the death of 10 PDLs in the Paraaque City Jail explosion in 2016 when Bantag was still a jail warden. Mabasa announced that the show will air regularly Monday to Friday, from 10 pm to 11:30 pm, at DWBL 1242 and on Facebook. The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a DZRH report. He also represented the Mabasa family in the case proceedings before the Department of Justice. Why is it important to subscribe? My current house is so small I hit my head whenever I go up to the attic, Bantag, chuckling, said over an interview on dzRH. On Tuesday more than two years after the commentary Bantag broke his silence for the first time and denied owning a mansion. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. By providing an email address. Bantag and Zulueta are facing complaints for the deaths of both Lapid and Villamor. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Learn more. His death once again revealed the existing flaws in the countrys prison system as numerous persons deprived of liberty were tagged in the killing at least 13 of them. Involved si General Bantag sa pagkamatay ni Percy Lapid, the unknown caller in the recorded conversations claimed. I am completely removed from my post without due process, he lamented. According to reports,. Please try again. Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers party-list), meanwhile, said Lapids killing shows that the culture of impunity is worsening in the country.. Lapid was killed in an ambush last October 3 at a neighborhoods gate in Las Pias City. To find out more, please click this link. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. MANILA, Philippines A photo of a person of interest in the killing of veteran radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as Percy Lapid, has been released by authorities. There are no comments yet. Bantags name was floated once again when Escorial, in his supplemental affidavit, claimed a certain Bantag ordered them to kill Lapid. On Thursday, police said they were already combing through several CCTV footages, as well as Lapids mobile phone and a dashcam video from the victims vehicle in search of clues. (Aside from that, even the son of Percy, Mark, is fearful because he has also been named by this anonymous caller who is relentlessly harassing and threatening them.). PDLs Christam Dizon Ramac, Ricky Lamigo Salgado, Ronnie Pabustan dela Criz, and Joel Alog Reyes (as principals by direct participation). Some senators have called on police not to immediately consider the killing of Mabasa as a "closed case. By providing an email address. Bantag was supposed to serve as BuCor chief until March 4, 2028. "The police investigators and the Department of Justice must validate this confession with corroborative evidence," he said. His commentaries were highly critical of the the Marcos Jr. and Duterte administrations. Remulla said this was to ensure an impartial probe. He was a vocal critic of the Duterte and Marcos administrations. Nagtagal na tayo sa BuCor, ang dami namang bumatikos sa ating mga blogger na ganyan. According to Hontiveros, the victims family and Roy Mabasa have been distressed about the threats losing sleep and unable to leave their homes out of fear for their lives. All Rights Reserved. The NUJP said Tuesday in a statement that Lapids killing is proof that journalism remains a dangerous profession in the country.". Please try again. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. 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Days after Escorial surrendered and made the claim that orders to kill Lapid came from inside Bilibid, Remulla said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the relief of Bantag. Radio commentator Percival Mabasa, also known as Percy Lapid, was fatally shot in an ambush in the Philippines late Monday, spurring outcry from rights groups and the country's beleaguered. The police added Mabasa was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle riding assailants. So, I suggest you surrender. Despite a continuing decline in COVID-19 cases nationwide, a health expert has advised vulnerable groups to get bivalent vaccine Marcos, Anwar talk peace in South China Sea. (I am only asking for a small amount of money, so I can send him about the Ocho Boys of General Bantag and Major [inaudible], who is also an inmate here at the Maximum [prison facility].). To find out more, please click this link. Why is it important to subscribe? 10,403 talking about this. The Altermidya Peoples Alternative Media Network condemns the brutal slaying of radio broadcaster and columnist Percy Mabasa, or known as Percy Lapid. The Philippine National Police vowed to bring justice to the demise of Lapid, the second journalist that had been killed under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. JPV / ATM Roy Mabasa arrives at the DOJ for the preliminary hearing in the kiling of his brother Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, on November 23, 2022. MANILA, Philippines Veteran journalist Roy Mabasa, younger brother of slain broadcaster Percival Percy Lapid Mabasa, is the new host of Lapid Fire, Lapids last radio program before he was killed in October. On Monday, November 7, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed two separate complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Bantag, BuCors Directorate for Security and Operations Superintendent Ricardo Zulueta, and various persons deprived of liberty (PDL). Marami nang magsusumbong. Your subscription could not be saved. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Maliit na halaga lang hinihingi ko kay Roy para i-send ko sa kanya ang Ocho Boys ni General Bantag at saka ni Major (inaudible) na isang inmate dito sa Maximum, he added. The Filipino Times is the chronicler of stories for, of and by Filipinos all over the world, reaching more than 236 countries in readership. He was reportedly on his way do an online broadcast when a suspect riding a motorcycle shot him dead almost simultaneously after an SUV bumped his car. Call 896 6000. In October, Mabasa revealed that he and Lapids son had received anonymous death threats. The extrajudicial confession of self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial cannot stand alone, said Drilon. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. READ: Percy Lapid ambush: Dash cam video, other footage raise cops hope to ID shooters. Top prize of AED 10,000,000 won, SM-led ferry operator 2GO posts record profit of 312 million in 2022, Medical helicopter goes missing in Palawan, says CAAP, Smart submits documents to Makati execs after closure, Ed Sheeran to release new album Subtract on May 5. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 . At least 10 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) were also implicated in the case. 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