In the Philippines, a television host was shot and killed while giving out the live telecast.
According to police, DJ Johnny Walker, Juan Jumalon, was shot inside his home workshop.
The radio journalist’s death was denounced by President Marcos Jr.” in the strongest words.”
Since Mr. Marcos Jr. took company in June 2022, four editors have died, according to the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines.
The harm is even more heinous because it took place at Jumalon’s house, which also doubled as the radio station, according to the union.
Around 05:30 native period, Mr. Jumalon was live-streaming on Facebook when the think entered the recording hall and shot him.
The suspect reportedly requested permission to enter Mr. Jumalon’s radio hall in order to announce” someone important on weather ,” according to local media, citing authorities sources.
According to the authorities, CCTV footage in the area has already been recorded.
The 94.7 Gold Mega Calamba FM Facebook website, which has about 2,400 fans, is typically where Mr. Jumalon broadcasts.
The DJ’s woman took him to the hospital right away after the event, but it is believed that when he arrived, the physicians declared him dead.
No prior challenges to his life, according to the authorities, were known to them.
On X, the president announced that he had given the police the go-ahead to launch” a detailed investigation to quickly bring the perpetrators to justice.”
According to US-based Freedom House, the Philippines is one of the world’s most hazardous locations for reporters.