The New York Times reports that a commentator known for scathing on-air attacks on corruption has been killed in the second fatal attack in 24 hours on a radio broadcaster in the Philippines, which journalists’ organizations regard as one of the world’s most dangerous countries for their profession.
Joselito Agustin, 37, a broadcaster with DZJC Aksyon Radyo in Laoag City in the northern Philippines, died of gunshot wounds in hospital early Wednesday after two men on motorcycles ambushed him Tuesday night as he was riding a motorcycle home, according to the local police. Mr. Agustin’s nephew, who was on the motorcycle with him, was shot in the leg, the police said.
Less than 24 hours before the attack on Mr. Agustin, another radio broadcaster, Desiderio Camangyan of Sunrise FM in Mati City in the southern Philippines, was shot and killed while onstage hosting an amateur singing contest. His wife and six-year-old son were in the audience at the time, according to colleagues.
Both men were known for searing on-air commentary on corruption, illegal logging and other issues.
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