Philippines - Another journalist murdered, second since start of year

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is shocked to learn that Aldion Layao, a local politician and radio journalist, was gunned down as he was returning to his home near Davao City, on the southern island of Mindanao, on the evening of 8 April. “We appreciate the speed with which the local police reacted to Layao's murder,” Reporters Without Borders said. “The Philippine media nonetheless continue to be exposed to an appalling level of violence that needs a proper government programme for the protection (...)

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