Fifth Filipino journalist killed in two months
Filipino radio journalist Godofredo Linao was shot and killed on 27 July 2009, the fifth journalist killed in the Philippines since June.
IFEX reports:
Two unidentified men shot Linao in the back near the offices of Radyo Natin, where he worked as a commentator, in Surigao del Sol province on southern Mindanao Island.
Police told reporters the motive for the attack was unclear. Linao also worked as a political spokesman, according to local and international reports. Alviso told The Associated Press that the commentator may have been targeted for his political broadcasts.
To read the full IFEX/CPJ click here
28 July 2009
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