Edgar Damalerio

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Family of murdered journalist seeks justice

Manila, June 18, 2002—The family of slain Filipino broadcast journalist Edgar Damalerio said they are facing harassment and obstruction as they search for justice in the May 13 murder. They have traveled with a key witness to the crime to Manila from their home in the southern Philippines to present affidavits to senior police officials…

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Bomb explodes at radio station in Mindanao

New York, May 23, 2002—A homemade bomb exploded yesterday morning at the entrance of Bombo Radyo station in Cagayan de Oro City, on the southern island of Mindanao, in the Philippines. According to local news reports, no one was injured in the attack. The bomb detonated at about 1:00 a.m. on May 22, causing superficial…

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Editor killed in drive-by shooting

Your Excellency: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemns the recent murder of Edgar Damalerio, managing editor of the weekly newspaper Zamboanga Scribe and a commentator on DXKP radio station in Pagadian City on the island of Mindanao.

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