Iriga City broadcaster gunned down 06/14/2011

Iriga City broadcaster gunned down

06/14/2011
A hard-hitting radio commentator was shot dead while on his way to work in Iriga City, Bicol province, yesterday in what press groups said was the fourth murder of a local journalist this year.

According the to police, the killing of Romeo Olea was likely linked to his show, which focused on Iriga City government.

Olea’s wife reported that he had received death threats, local police director Senior Supt. Victor Deona told reporters.

“There is a very big possibility that this is work-related,” he added..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20110614hed5.html