June 2011 alerts Archives | CMFR

• Family of slain Palawan journalist files MR against dismissal of alleged masterminds, accomplices (UPDATED)

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – The family of a slain Palawan broadcast journalist filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a motion for reconsideration asking the reinstatement of charges against the alleged... Read more

• (Updated) Broadcaster allegedly threatened while on air

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES - A Davao City-based radio anchor allegedly received a threatening text message (SMS) while criticizing on air the reinstatement of a police commander last 28 June 2011. Read more

• High Court grants request for transfer of venue of alleged gunman’s trial in broadcaster’s murder

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines ordered the transfer of the trial of the alleged gunman in the 2010 killing of a Davao Oriental radio broadcaster... Read more

• Murder complaint against former governors, four others dismissed

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A panel of public prosecutors found probable cause to file murder charges against the person who allegedly hired the gunman and the gunman’s accomplices in the killing... Read more

• Radio commentator killed in Camarines Sur

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES - A radio commentator was shot dead Monday, 13 June 2011, in Iriga City, Camarines Sur province. Iriga City is approximately 294 kilometers from Manila. Romeo Olea, 49,... Read more

• Broadcaster claims governor attacked him (Updated)

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A broadcaster of a government-run radio station plans to file charges against the governor of Kalinga province for allegedly attacking and threatening to kill him. Kalinga is... Read more

• Cotabato City-based reporter warned of possible attack

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Friends from a military intelligence unit recently warned a radio broadcaster from Cotabato City of his possible assassination. Cotabato City is approximately 894.57 kilometers south of Manila.... Read more