Philippines - Radio journalist wounded in shooting amid growing dangers and impunity

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is shocked by yesterday's attempt to murder radio commentator James Michael Licuanan in Cagayan de Oro City, on Mindanao island. Licuanan was badly wounded when he was ambushed and shot at around 9:30 p.m. as he was returning home on a motorcycle after hosting a programme on Bombo Radyo-Cagayan de Oro. “We are outraged by the continuing violence against Philippine media and we voice our full support for Licuanan,” Reporters Without Borders said. “This shooting (...)

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