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President Marcos "Strongly Condemns Killing of Journalist"

A radio program host in the Philippines was shot dead during a live broadcast once again.

According to AFP and other foreign media on the 5th, the Philippine police announced that Juan Humalon (57), a radio host in Calamba, Misamis Occidental province on Mindanao Island, was killed by a gunman in the morning.

Juan Humalon hosting a radio show on the day of the incident.
[Photo by PTV, Philippines]

At the time, the perpetrator reportedly entered the studio pretending to be a listener and shot Humalon twice in the head. After Humalon collapsed from the gunshots, the assailant snatched his gold necklace and fled. He then escaped on a motorcycle with an accomplice waiting outside.

Humalon’s broadcast was being live-streamed on Facebook at the time, so viewers witnessed the attack. The related video has since spread on social media and other platforms.

Known by the nickname 'DJ Johnny Walker,' Humalon hosted his radio show from a studio in his home, mainly covering current affairs issues.

The fourth journalist killed since President Marcos took office

President Marcos stated through social networking services (SNS) that "attacks on journalists in a democratic society cannot be tolerated" and "those who threaten press freedom will be held accountable for their actions."
[Photo by AP·Yonhap News]

The Philippines is a country where journalist killings frequently occur. Regional radio hosts are often the primary targets. In May, a radio program host who criticized various local issues was also attacked by assailants near his home and died.

Humalon was recorded as the fourth journalist killed since President Ferdinand Marcos took office in June last year.

President Marcos strongly condemned the killing of journalists and ordered the police to conduct a thorough investigation.

He stated on social networking services (SNS), "Attacks on journalists in a democratic society are unacceptable," adding, "Those who threaten press freedom will be held accountable for their actions."

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