The NUJP said Tuesday in a statement that Lapids killing is proof that journalism remains a dangerous profession in the country.". (A lot of people already know about you. Two assailants on board. The last two videos uploaded on Mabasas Facebook page talked about Vic Rodriguez and the last two administrations. His bold and sharp commentaries cut through the barrage of fake news over the airwaves and social media. MANILA, Philippines - Radio broadcaster Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa is the second journalist killed under the Marcos administration, and the 197th one to be killed since 1986. Before Percys death, his program already garnered over 220,000 subscribers on YouTube. READ:Bantag, target of Lapid Fire, speaks out: What mansion? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the sudden launching drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday and that afternoon, What we know so far: Week-long 'tigil-pasada' vs jeepney phaseout on March 6. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. (Aside from that, even the son of Percy, Mark, is fearful because he has also been named by this anonymous caller who is relentlessly harassing and threatening them.). During his July 24, 2020, program, Mabasa said Bantag was building a mansion. 2023 ABS-CBN Corporation. [2] By providing an email address. MANILA, Philippines "Someone from Bilibid" gave the order to kill veteran broadcaster Percy Lapid. The NUJP condemned Mabasas killing, adding that his death proves that the Philippines remains a dangerous country for journalists. Anong mapapala ko diyan? In his show, he usually criticized high-ranking government officials, including former president Rodrigo Duterte. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The Philippine Statistics Authority is on track to hit its target of registering Filipinos in the Philippine Identification Beermen, Tropang Giga Japan-bound for EASL stint. Bacoto is denying he knows Escorial. In his Sept. 5, Lapid Fire episode, Mabasa showed a video of the supposed house and Bantags 11 vehicles lined up along the street in an exclusive subdivision in Laguna province. "On the other hand, this case has a chilling effect on press freedom and therefore, must be resolved and the perpetrators must be brought to court.". We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Call 896 6000. The Filipino Times is the chronicler of stories for, of and by Filipinos all over the world, reaching more than 236 countries in readership. Mabasa hosted his program Lapid Fire on DWBL 1242. Then this would not have happened, Bantag said. 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Fri. from 10pm 11:30pm via DWBL 1242 khz & on FB. But I turned them down outright, Bantag said. On October 3, 2022, Percy Lapid, a radio journalist and radio broadcaster, was shot dead while on his way home in Las Pias, Metro Manila, Philippines. 1. He also countered claims about his vehicles, noting they were issued by the government and denied owning any mansion. Radio commentator Percy Lapid during his radio program Lapid Fire at DWBL 1242 AM Radio on Oct. 2, 2022. In the last broadcast of his Lapid Fire commentary program over radio DWBL 1242 on September 30, he discussed the dangers of red-tagging, among other political topics. Based on the CCTV footages that weve gathered, we saw that there was this motorcycle riding in tandem only who approached and fired upon the victim after which they fled to unknown destination, Santos said. The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a DZRH report. I am completely removed from my post without due process, he lamented. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. It's far from solved, let me emphasize that," he told ANC's "Headstart". My current house is so small I hit my head whenever I go up to the attic, Bantag, chuckling, said over an interview on dzRH. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Copyright 2023. I will give him all the details about the death of Percy Lapid and [the attempt] on his life. Mabasa was the second journalist to be killed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). Justice for Percy Lapid! AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, ANC, ANC Top, ANC Exclusive, ANC Headstart, Headstart, Police say Lapid slay case solved; broadcaster's camp disagrees, Pimentel, Revilla press for deeper probe on Percy Lapid slay case, Percy Lapid, beteranong brodkaster, patay sa pamamaril sa Las Pias. Rappler.com. Your subscription could not be saved. In October, Mabasa revealed that he and Lapids son had received anonymous death threats. According to Hontiveros, the victims family and Roy Mabasa have been distressed about the threats losing sleep and unable to leave their homes out of fear for their lives. I should have resigned back then. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. The authorities recovered two shells of bullets at the crime scene. Former Vice President Leni Robredo also sent her condolences to Lapids loved ones, saying that he is a great loss.. He was reportedly on his way do an online broadcast when a suspect riding a motorcycle shot him dead almost simultaneously after an SUV bumped his car. MANILA, Philippines The killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid in Las Pias on Monday night drew wide condemnation, with some saying this is an attack on the right to free expression, a signal of worsening impunity and an indication that journalism is still a dangerous profession to practice in the Philippines. of P1.5 million reward has been raised to anyone who can provide crucial information on Lapids murder P500,000 from him and P1 million from lawyer Alex Lopez. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. MANILA, Philippines Gerald Bantag, one of the 160 persons of interest in the assassination of Percival Percy Lapid Mabasa, denied he was behind the killing and dismissed allegations about his opulent lifestyle that had been made by the sharp-tongued radio commentator. Based on the NUJPs tally, Mabasa is the 197th journalist killed in the Philippines since 1986. I know I wont be able to return [as BuCor director general]. His voice, courage and views during this time that we are up against the outright deception of the people are great losses, Robredo tweeted. PDLs Alvin Cornista Labra, Aldrin Micosa Galicia, Mario Germones Alvarez, and Joseph Medel Georfo (as principals by indispensable cooperation). (Photo from a video on the Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire). My house is still a plan. Please try again. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. According to Drilon, the prosecution of the case is standing on thin ice. General Bantag is involved in the death of Percy Lapid. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Journalists condemned the killing of veteran broadcaster Percival Mabasa, commonly known as Percy Lapid, a staunch critic of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations. 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MANILA, Philippines Radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, better known as Percy Lapid, was shot dead in Las Pias City on Monday night, October 3, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). According to witnesses, the radio broadcaster was inside his vehicle when he was killed. 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(PERCY LAPID FIRE) MANILA, Philippines Suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag, a BuCor official, and 10 others are facing murder complaints for the deaths of hard-hitting broadcaster Percival Percy Lapid Mabasa and alleged middleman Jun Villamor. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla suspended Bantag on Friday last week on orders of President Marcos to give way to a fair and impartial investigation of the death of inmate Cristito Villamor Palaa, who was identified by confessed gunman Joel Escorial as a middleman in the plot to kill Mabasa. 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Mabasa familys lawyer Danilo Pelagio, meanwhile, said the family will release a separate statement. Learn more. In a message to Rappler, Mabasa said hosting his brothers program is a big transition for him. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said he is the. According to Escorial, Villamor told him to attribute the kill order to himself (Villamor) instead because if they mentioned Bantag, Villamor would surely be killed inside Bilibid. READ:BuCors Bantag among 160 persons of interest in Percy Lapid slay. ButBantag has denied any involvement in the murder of Lapid, saying he has nothing to gain from the radiomans death. (I have no involvement. Noong una, tinatawagan ko si Percy na mag-ingat dahil papatayin ka na, ayaw niya maniwala. Lawyer Berteni Causing, spokesperson of Mabasas family, said they are not discounting the possibility that there could be co-masterminds, adding that they believe there are a strong ties between Bantag and Zulueta. By providing an email address. The chief executive also said he hopes that the planned transport strike from March 6 to 12 will not push through. The person driving the SUV is being considered an accomplice to the crime by the police. The officials also released flow charts showing the chronology of events in the killing of Lapid and Villamor. MANILA, Philippines A new photo of the person of interest in the killing of veteran broadcaster Percy Lapid was released Monday by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), as the reward for the capture of the suspects has been increased to P6.5 million. Percy Lapid burial: May his death be like the planting of a seed, Percy Lapid ambush: Dash cam video, other footage raise cops hope to ID shooters. Lapid Fire, screenshot MANILA The murder of Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa is far from being solved, former senator and Justice Secretary Franklin Drilon said Monday, contradicting the police's claim on the radio broadcaster's case. (Photo by GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE / Philippine Daily Inquirer). Should Escorial recant his testimony, Drilon warned the prosecution of the case would "fall into pieces". To find out more, please click this link. host of the online broadcast program "Percy Lapid Fire" at DWBL "But as far as we are concerned, the case has been solved," he added. Bantag claimed his ouster and replacement by Catapang had been planned as early as August, two months before the killing of Mabasa. Citing witnesses, SPD said an accomplice onboard a Toyota Fortuner bumped the rear portion of the victims Toyota Innova. You are building a mansion, but is that proportionate to your salary? he said. Maliit na halaga lang hinihingi ko kay Roy para i-send ko sa kanya ang Ocho Boys ni General Bantag at saka ni Major (inaudible) na isang inmate dito sa Maximum, he added. Others who joined the procession held up printouts also calling for justice. (FIRST PART) FEB 1, 2023 LAPID FIRE ni Percy Lapid 14K views3 weeks ago. Lapid was killed in an ambush last October 3 at a neighborhoods gate in Las Pias City. As investigation progressed, suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and BuCor superintendent Ricardo Zulueta was later pinned as alleged masterminds in Lapids killing. READ: Percy Lapid ambush: Dash cam video, other footage raise cops hope to ID shooters. In a truly free society, there should be no space for violence and pressure on our journalists, she said. MANILA, Philippines An anonymous caller threatening the family of Percy Lapid claimed that a certain General Bantag was behind the murder of the broadcaster and that the next target would be the victims brother. Bantag was replaced by Aquino-time military chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. Later on, the sacked BuCor chief was named by the PNP as one of the 160 persons of interest, saying that Bantag was one of the personalities Lapid criticized in his radio program,Lapid Fire. After his relief, Bantag went on to criticize the Marcos administration, particularly his successor. Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., in a news conference on Friday, presented a photo of Lapids suspected killer, which was extracted from the pool of CCTV footages obtained by authorities. We are pleased to announce the return of @lapidfire, hosted by Percy Lapids brother & veteran journo Roy Mabasa, this coming Wed., 12/7/22. Last Friday, the NCRPO released the first photo of the person wearing white t-shirt and red jacket while supposedly walking away from the crime scene. He said he also did not have luxury vehicles as claimed by Mabasa. According to Bantag, newly installed BuCor officer in charge Gregorio Catapang Jr., a former military chief of staff, removed his access to service firearms and vehicles. He said the BuCor personnel he placed on floating status were reportedly directed to return to work after Catapang assumed office on Monday. Roy Mabasa arrives at the DOJ for the preliminary hearing in the kiling of his brother Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, on November 23, 2022. Lapid was gunned down by motorcycle-riding men at the gate of a Las Pias City village on Monday night. "First of all, let me commend the Philippine National Police for continuously investigating this case. Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers party-list), meanwhile, said Lapids killing shows that the culture of impunity is worsening in the country.. LAPID FIRE (Latest Commentaries) Play all CANADA, HINIMOK ANG GOBYERNO NG PINAS NA MAKIPAG COORDINATE SA ICC PROBE! Bantag and Zulueta are among the BuCor officials who were acquitted of homicide charges over the death of 10 PDLs in the Paraaque City Jail explosion in 2016 when Bantag was still a jail warden. Bilibid is the common term for the New Bilibid Prison the countrys main penitentiary managed by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) under the Department of Justice located in Muntinlupa City. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Join us in condemning another murder of a journalist. At first, I called Percy to warn him because he would be killed, but he did not believe it. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the sudden launching drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday and that afternoon, a Hwasong-15 missile was launched from Pyongyang airport. MANILA, Philippines Veteran journalist Roy Mabasa, younger brother of slain broadcaster Percival Percy Lapid Mabasa, is the new host of Lapid Fire, Lapids last radio program before he was killed in October. There are no comments yet. Your subscription could not be saved. Remulla said this was to ensure an impartial probe. pic.twitter.com/qwffAnbl1U. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. (PERCY LAPID FIRE) Percival Percy Lapid Mabasa video grab from Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire. A police official earlier claimed the slay case has been solved following the identification and filing of complaints against the suspects. (I had a chat with Roy, Roy Mabasa. The Southern Police District said that Percy was killed in his car at around 8:30PM by two unidentified gunmen. Call 896 6000. Mabasas brother, Roy, is also a veteran journalist. Jairo Bolledo is a multimedia reporter at Rappler covering justice, police, and crime. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Firefighters contained the fire at around 11:50 p.m. 10,403 talking about this. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Mabasa, meanwhile, added he will continue his brothers brand of being fearless., I will not be filling Ka Percys shoes as nobody could. Speaking to reporters at a press briefing in Camp Crame, Police Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, PNP chief said that the 160 are largely personalities whom Mabasa, better known by his stage name Percy. Already have Rappler+? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. According to Bantag, the drug lords inside NBP are having a party now that I am gone.. The second photo of the person of interest shows a the face of the individual although partially concealed with a face mask. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Boying Remulla said the totality of the facts in the cases led to establish that Bantag and Zulueta were indeed behind the killings. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. More than sending a chilling effect among journalists, the killing of Lapid is also a signal to other citizens that no one is safe to express his opinion and demand public accountability from the government, Altermidya said. (Just over the weekend, they were being messaged on Facebook and cell phones and even getting calls. MURDER. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Bantag, meanwhile, is already being monitored by the NBI because an arrest warrant has yet to be issued against him. There are no comments yet. READ: Speaking the truth is dangerous in PH:PercyLapidkilling sparks condemnation. Lapid, whose real name is Percival Mabasa and who was the radioman behind the show Lapid Fire, was killed in a fatal ambush on the night of October 3 at a gate of a Las Pias City subdivision where he lived. The other cars they saw parked outside our house were our neighbors vehicles, he said. Radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid of the Lapid Fire Radio news show at DWBL 1242, was shot dead near his home in Las Pias City on Monday night. The Altermidya Peoples Alternative Media Network condemns the brutal slaying of radio broadcaster and columnist Percy Mabasa, or known as Percy Lapid. Much like other groups and personalities who condemned Lapids killing, Robredo also called for swift justice for the broadcaster. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. He is known for his feisty and fiery commentaries against government . Police said they recovered two pieces of empty shells from a gun with unknown caliber. Rappler.com. Confessed gunman Joel Escorial revealed this on Tuesday as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Philippine National Police (PNP) presented him to the media following his supposed surrender to authorities on October 17. This site uses cookies. Others named were brothers Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain Orly, who are all still at large and Christopher Bacoto, the second alleged middleman, who is currently detained under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. 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The hard-hitting broadcaster was ambushed by a suspect on board a motorcycle at the Santa Cecilia gate of the subdivision at 8:30 pm, according to the Southern Police Districts incident report. Bantag and Zulueta were charged as "principals by inducement.". The Philippine National Police vowed to bring justice to the demise of Lapid, the second journalist that had been killed under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. JPV / ATM The alleged middleman is killed under mysterious circumstances," he noted. UPDATED MANILA, Philippines Percival Mabasa, better known as Percy Lapid, a DWBL radio commentator, was shot dead Monday night at the gate of BF Resort Village in Talon Dos, Las Pias. Napaka importante na sumuko ka. For Jun Villamor, it was the attempt to cover up the murder of Percy Lapid.. Lapid Fire: Percy Lapid's frequent targets, and why he turned away from Marcos Oct 8, 2022 11:00 AM PHT Gelo Gonzales INFO Percival Mabasa, in his earlier videos, had praised Marcos but. Your subscription could not be saved. Lapid was gunned down by unknown motorcycle-riding assailants while inside his vehicle in Las Pias City on Monday, October 3. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. "Everybody is asking, 'Is there a wider conspiracy here?' MANILA The murder of Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa is far from being solved, former senator and Justice Secretary Franklin Drilon said Monday, contradicting the police's claim on the radio broadcaster's case. Kraft said in a radio interview that investigators will review Lapid's A relative of the victim said Lapid was on his way home to do an radio programs from 2021 to 2022. online . You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. Mabasa and Lapid both started their journalism careers as radio broadcasters because their father was also a radio commentator back in the day. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos, together PNP and NBI officials, hold a joint press conference on November 7, 2022, after filing criminal complaints against those suspected to be behind the Percy Lapid killing. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Ngayon si Roy naman, ayaw ring maniwala ni Roy sa akin, he claimed. He claimed that when he was appointed in 2019, the drug lords who were serving time at NBP were willing to give him a P100-million pasalubong, or welcome gift, to be friendly with them. The lawyer of the Mabasa family disputed the police declaration, underscoring the need to determine and charge mastermind of the crime. MANILA, Philippines - Foreign governments around the world joined a growing chorus calling for accountability in the killing of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy. (General Bantag is involved think about why Percy died because you did not believe. All Rights Reserved. PDLs Denver Batungbakal Mayores, Alvin Cornista Labra, Aldrin Micosia Galicia, and Alfie Pearedonda (principals by indispensable cooperation). Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. For Percy Lapid, it was the continued expos by the latter of the issues against the former on his show, Lapid Fire. This is evident from the video sent by DSO Zulueta to Denver Mayores, which was later forwarded to both Alvin Labra and Aldrin Galicia, they said. Siguro, sumuko ka na. To find out more, please click this link. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. On Monday, November 7, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed two separate complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Bantag, BuCors Directorate for Security and Operations Superintendent Ricardo Zulueta, and various persons deprived of liberty (PDL). It added:It sends the message that the regime punishes any form of opposition, and that one is safe to exercise their basic right to free expression., Justice for Percy Lapid! Percy Lapid was the host of Lapid Fire over AM radio station DWBL. Bantag and Zulueta are facing complaints for the deaths of both Lapid and Villamor. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Percy Lapid was the host of "Lapid Fire" over AM radio station DWBL. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. He was known. Mabasa, a commentator on DWIZ 882 KHZ and DWBL 1242 AM, was killed by motorcycle-riding assailants on Oct. 3 in Las Pias City. 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