Committee to Protect Journalists
38 Journalists Killed in Philippines since 1992/Motive Confirmed
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Statistical Analysis
- Beats Covered by Victims
- Job
- Medium
- Gender
- Local / Foreign
- Type of Death
- Freelance
- Suspected Source of Fire in Murder Cases
- Impunity
- Murder Victims
Job * | |
| 24% | Broadcast reporter |
| 61% | Columnist / Commentator |
| 13% | Editor |
| 3% | Photographer |
| 13% | Print reporter/writer |
| 5% | Publisher/Owner |
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Medium * | |
| 37% | |
| 71% | Radio |
| 3% | Television |
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Gender | |
| 95% | Male |
| 5% | Female |
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Local / Foreign | |
| 100% | Local |
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Murder Victims | |
| 3% | Taken Captive |
| 47% | Threatened |
| 3% | Tortured |
Type of Death | |
| 5% | Dangerous Assignment |
| 95% | Murder |
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Impunity in Murder Cases | |
| 86% | Complete impunity |
| 14% | Partial justice |
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Suspected Source of Fire in Murder Cases | |
| 25% | Criminal group |
| 44% | Government Officials |
| 14% | Political Group |
| 17% | Unknown |
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Beats Covered by Victims * | |
| 68% | Corruption |
| 45% | Crime |
| 13% | Human Rights |
| 29% | Politics |
| 3% | War |
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Freelance | |
| 13% | Freelance |
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All figures are rounded to the nearest full percentage point. * May add up to more than 100 percent because more than one category applies in some cases.
38 Journalists Killed in Philippines/Motive Confirmed
Terminology explainedCrispin Perez, DWDO Radio
June 9, 2009, in San Jose, PhilippinesJojo Trajano, Remate
June 3, 2009, in Taytay Town, PhilippinesErnie Rollin, DXSY Radio
February 23, 2009, in Oroquieta City, PhilippinesDennis Cuesta, DXMD
August 9, 2008, in General Santos City, PhilippinesMartin Roxas, DYVR
August 7, 2008, in Roxas City, PhilippinesArmando Pace, DXDS
July 18, 2006, in Digos City, PhilippinesMaricel Vigo, DXND
June 19, 2006, in Mindanao, PhilippinesGeorge Vigo, Union of Catholic Asian News
June 19, 2006, in Mindanao, PhilippinesFernando Batul, DZRH and DYPR
May 22, 2006, in Puerto Princesa, PhilippinesRolando "Dodong" Morales, DXMD
July 3, 2005, in Polomolok, PhilippinesPhilip Agustin, Starline Times Recorder
May 10, 2005, in Paltic, PhilippinesKlein Cantoneros, DXAA-FM
May 4, 2005, in Dipolog City, PhilippinesMarlene Garcia-Esperat, Midland News and DXKR
March 24, 2005, in Tacurong, PhilippinesHerson Hinolan, Bombo Radiyo
November 13, 2004, in Kalibo, PhilippinesGene Boyd Lumawag, MindaNews
November 12, 2004, in Jolo, PhilippinesEldy Sablas (aka Eldy Gabinales), Radio DXJR-FM
October 19, 2004, in Tandag , PhilippinesRomeo (or Romy) Binungcal, Remate and Bulgar
September 29, 2004, in Bataan Province, PhilippinesArnnel Manalo, Bulgar and DZRH Radio
August 5, 2004, in Bauan, PhilippinesRogelio "Roger" Mariano, Radyo Natin-Aksyon Radyo
July 31, 2004, in Laoag City, PhilippinesElpidio Binoya, Radyo Natin
June 17, 2004, in General Santos, PhilippinesRowell Endrinal, DZRC
February 11, 2004, in Legazpi City, PhilippinesJuan "Jun" Pala, DXGO Radio
September 6, 2003, in Davao City, PhilippinesRico Ramirez, DXSF Radio
August 20, 2003, in Agusan del Sur, PhilippinesNoel Villarante, DZJV Radio and Laguna Score
August 19, 2003, in Santa Cruz, Laguna Province, PhilippinesBonifacio Gregorio, Dyaryo Banat
July 8, 2003, in La Paz, Tarlac, PhilippinesApolinario "Polly" Pobeda, DWTI Radio
May 17, 2003, in Lucena City, Quezon, PhilippinesSonny Alcantara, "Quo Vadis San Pablo" and Kokus
August 22, 2002, in San Pablo, PhilippinesEdgar Damalerio, Zamboanga Scribe and DXKP Radio
May 13, 2002, in Pagadian City, PhilippinesCandelario Cayona, Radio DXLL
May 30, 2001, in Zamboanga City, PhilippinesRoland Ureta, Radio DYKR
January 3, 2001, in Aklan Province, PhilippinesOlimpio Jalapit Jr., DXPR Radio
November 17, 2000, in Pagadian City, PhilippinesVincent Rodriguez, DZMM Radio
May 23, 2000, in Sasmuan, PhilippinesRey Bancayrin, Radio DXLL
March 30, 1998, in Zamboanga City, PhilippinesDanny Hernandez, People's Journal Tonight
June 3, 1997, in Manila, PhilippinesFerdinand Reyes, Press Freedom
February 13, 1996, in Dipolog, PhilippinesRomeo Lagaspi, Voice of Zambales
January 11, 1993, in 1993, PhilippinesGreg Hapalla, DXAS
September 21, 1992, in Zamboanga City, PhilippinesDanilo Vergara, Philippine Post
July 1, 1992, in Iligan City, Philippines27 Journalists Killed in Philippines/Motive Unconfirmed
Terminology explainedGodofredo Linao, Radyo Natin
July 27, 2009, in Surigao del Sol , PhilippinesBadrodin Abbas, DXCM
January 22, 2009, in Cotabato City , PhilippinesLeo Mila, Radyo Natin
December 2, 2008, in San Roque, PhilippinesArecio Padrigao, DXRS
November 17, 2008, in Gingoog , PhilippinesBenefredo Acabal, The Filipino Newsmen
April 7, 2008, in Pasig City, PhilippinesFerdinand Lintuan, DXGO and Sun Star
December 24, 2007, in Davao City, PhilippinesHernani Pastolero, Lightning Courier Weekly
February 20, 2007, in Sultan Kudarat, PhilippinesAndres Acosta, DZJC
December 20, 2006, in Batac, PhilippinesPonciano Grande, DWJJ
December 7, 2006, in Cabantuan City, PhilippinesOrlando Tapios Mendoza, freelance
April 4, 2006, in Tarlac, PhilippinesRolly Cañete, freelance
January 20, 2006, in Pagadian City, PhilippinesGeorge Benaojan, DYBB and Bantay Balita
December 1, 2005, in Cebu, PhilippinesRobert Ramos, Katapat
November 20, 2005, in Cabuyao, PhilippinesRicardo "Ding" Uy, DZRS
November 18, 2005, in Sorsogon City, PhilippinesArnulfo Villanueva, Asian Star Express Balita
February 28, 2005, in Naic, PhilippinesStephen Omaois, Guru Press
November 27, 2004, in Tabuk, PhilippinesAllan Dizon, The Freeman, Banat
November 27, 2004, in Cebu City , PhilippinesFernando Consignado, Radio Veritas
August 12, 2004, in Nagcarlan, PhilippinesNelson Nadura, Radio DYME
December 2, 2003, in Masbate City, PhilippinesJoy Mortel, Mindoro Guardian
May 31, 2001, in Occidental Mindoro, PhilippinesMohammad Yusop, Radio DXID
February 23, 2001, in Pagadian City, PhilippinesNelson Catipay, DXMY Radio
April 16, 1998, in Cotabato City, PhilippinesAlberto Berbon, DZMM Radio
December 15, 1996, in Manila, PhilippinesDing Sade, Cotabato News
November 22, 1993, in Cotabato City, PhilippinesRosauro Lao, Cotabato News
November 22, 1993, in Cotabato City, PhilippinesGloria Martin, DXXX
December 30, 1992, in Basilan, PhilippinesLadjid Jade Ladja, Prensa Zamboanga
July 3, 1992, in Zamboanga City, PhilippinesCPJ’s Global Campaign Against Impunity is underwritten by
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