According to Bantag, newly installed BuCor officer in charge Gregorio Catapang Jr., a former military chief of staff, removed his access to service firearms and vehicles. MANILA, Philippines A new photo of the "person of interest" in the killing of veteran broadcaster Percy Lapid was released Monday by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), as the reward for the capture of the suspects has been increased to P6.5 million. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Bantag, meanwhile, is already being monitored by the NBI because an arrest warrant has yet to be issued against him. Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., in a news conference on Friday, presented a photo of Lapids suspected killer, which was extracted from the pool of CCTV footages obtained by authorities. This site uses cookies. Please try again. Journalists condemned the killing of veteran broadcaster Percival Mabasa, commonly known as Percy Lapid, a staunch critic of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations. Like Mabasa, most of media workers slain in the country were radio journalists at least 99 were killed, based on the NUJPs number. In his show, he usually criticized high-ranking government officials, including former president Rodrigo Duterte. 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. 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 He said the BuCor personnel he placed on floating status were reportedly directed to return to work after Catapang assumed office on Monday. 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He is the second journalist killed under the Marcos administration, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. Drilon also said there was no need for Senate to conduct its own probe. Lapid was killed in an ambush last October 3 at a neighborhoods gate in Las Pias City. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The brazen shooting of Lapid or Percival Mabasa is the second killing of a journalist under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following the stabbing of broadcaster Rey Blanco in Negros Oriental in September,according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. 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Wala namang namamatay na ganon., (We have been in BuCor for a long time, many bloggers have criticized me but no one has died.). The charts showed how Bantag and Zulueta allegedly ordered the killings. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos, together PNP and NBI officials, hold a joint press conference on November 7, 2022, after filing criminal complaints against those suspected to be behind the Percy Lapid killing. He is known for his feisty and fiery commentaries against government . 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. Mabasa, a commentator on DWIZ 882 KHZ and DWBL 1242 AM, was killed by motorcycle-riding assailants on Oct. 3 in Las Pias City. There were also threats of violence - though over the . "I appeal to my former colleagues [to] allow the police to finish their investigation. By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. To find out more, please click this link. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Involved si General Bantag sa pagkamatay ni Percy Lapid, the unknown caller in the recorded conversations claimed. The situation then was very, very quick, Santos added. Nakikiramay ako sa lahat ng nagmamahal kay Percy Lapid. PDLs Denver Batungbakal Mayores, Alvin Cornista Labra, Aldrin Micosia Galicia, and Alfie Pearedonda (principals by indispensable cooperation). 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. MANILA, Philippines (2nd update, 10:02 a.m.) Broadcaster Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as Percy Lapid and for his staunch criticism of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations, was. The attack earned broad condemnation from former vice president Leni Robredo, the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP), and Commission on Human Rights (CHR), among others. Besides the complaint filed for Lapids death, the authorities also filed another complaint in relation to the death of Villamor, the alleged middleman in the Lapid case who was reported killed inside the New Bilibid Prison. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. A police official earlier claimed the slay case has been solved following the identification and filing of complaints against the suspects. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. The officials also released flow charts showing the chronology of events in the killing of Lapid and Villamor. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. For Percy Lapid, it was the continued expos by the latter of the issues against the former on his show, Lapid Fire. This is evident from the video sent by DSO Zulueta to Denver Mayores, which was later forwarded to both Alvin Labra and Aldrin Galicia, they said. But I turned them down outright, Bantag said. He was also Secretary of the Department of Justice in 1990-1991, and from 1992 until 1995. On October 3, 2022, Percy Lapid, a radio journalist and radio broadcaster, was shot dead while on his way home in Las Pias, Metro Manila, Philippines. Any interesting story to share? 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It does not store any personal data. Call 896 6000. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Bantag was supposed to serve as BuCor chief until March 4, 2028. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Sign up now! Subalit dahil patay na po siya (Villamor) ay sasabihin ko na po na talagang sinabi niya sa akin na si BANTAG ang nag-utos sa amin, the suspect said in his affidavit. 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. MANILA, Philippines An anonymous caller threatening the family of Percy Lapid claimed that a certain General Bantag was behind the murder of the broadcaster and that the next target would be the victims brother. ADVERTISEMENT Lapid hosted a radio news program, "Lapid Fire" on DWBL 1242, where he was known for . MANILA The murder of Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa is far from being solved, former senator and Justice Secretary Franklin Drilon said Monday, contradicting the police's claim on the radio broadcaster's case. Kasali si General Bantag [] isipin mo si Percy bakit namatay, dahil hindi kayo naniniwala. To find out more, please click this link. Drilon was a senator from 1995 until 2007, and from 2010 until June of this year. In October, Mabasa revealed that he and Lapids son had received anonymous death threats. 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. Bukod dyan, pati ang anak ni Percy na si Mark ay nangangamba na dahil pinangalanan na rin siya ng anonymous caller na ito, na walang humpay sa pamimilit at pananakot, the senator said. Why is it important to subscribe? Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. According to the authorities, Bantag had clear motives to order the killings. At first, I called Percy to warn him because he would be killed, but he did not believe it. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the sudden launching drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday and that afternoon, What we know so far: Week-long 'tigil-pasada' vs jeepney phaseout on March 6. The authorities recovered two shells of bullets at the crime scene. The police added Mabasa was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle riding assailants. Bantag was replaced by Aquino-time military chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. Later on, the sacked BuCor chief was named by the PNP as one of the 160 persons of interest, saying that Bantag was one of the personalities Lapid criticized in his radio program,Lapid Fire. After his relief, Bantag went on to criticize the Marcos administration, particularly his successor. 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We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. According to witnesses, the radio broadcaster was inside his vehicle when he was killed. MANILA, Philippines A new photo of the person of interest in the killing of veteran broadcaster Percy Lapid was released Monday by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), as the reward for the capture of the suspects has been increased to P6.5 million. Others named were brothers Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain Orly, who are all still at large and Christopher Bacoto, the second alleged middleman, who is currently detained under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. Already have Rappler+? READ:Bantag, target of Lapid Fire, speaks out: What mansion? APPOINTMENT NG BAGONG BI COMMISSIONER, GUSTONG 'SUNUGIN'? 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