He offered to hand over his courtesy resignation to Remulla in July when the Marcos administration came in, but the justice secretary apparently told him to stay in his post. The broadcaster and vlogger said Bantag should reveal his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth to prove that he could afford such a house in less than a year as BuCor director general. The police added Mabasa was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle riding assailants. Lapid was critical of previous and the present administration, touching on topics such as red-tagging and supposed extrajudicial killings. ), he said in an interview over DZRH. INQUIRER.net has reached out again to Bantag for his comment on this matter, but he has not replied as of posting time. 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. By providing an email address. Dala na rin ng pag-alala, ni-record nila ang usapang ito, she added, noting that the recorded conversations will be forwarded to investigators in hopes that it could help solve the ambush-slay case. Its important that you surrender, because if you think about it, those who ordered you to do this may do something bad to you.). Besides the complaint filed for Lapids death, the authorities also filed another complaint in relation to the death of Villamor, the alleged middleman in the Lapid case who was reported killed inside the New Bilibid Prison. READ:BuCors Bantag among 160 persons of interest in Percy Lapid slay. It will be aired Mon. Please try again. Marami nang nakakalam sa iyo. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. 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. MANILA, Philippines Actor and incumbent senator Robin Padilla condemned the killing of veteran broadcast journalist Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as Percy Lapid. It was committed not only against Percy, his family, and his profession, but against our country, his beloved Philippines, and the truth, the family said. 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. Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. General Bantag is involved in the death of Percy Lapid. The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a DZRH report. After his brother died, Mabasa served as their familys representative he often faced the public for engagements and interviews. 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. Bantag, Zulueta, and the PDLs are now facing murder complaints for the deaths of Lapid and Jun Villamor the alleged middleman in the case. and a columnist for Hataw. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. (I am only asking for a small amount of money, so I can send him about the Ocho Boys of General Bantag and Major [inaudible], who is also an inmate here at the Maximum [prison facility].). 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. Wala namang namamatay na ganon., (We have been in BuCor for a long time, many bloggers have criticized me but no one has died.). The Altermidya Peoples Alternative Media Network condemns the brutal slaying of radio broadcaster and columnist Percy Mabasa, or known as Percy Lapid. There are no comments yet. We are pleased to announce the return of @lapidfire, hosted by Percy Lapids brother & veteran journo Roy Mabasa, this coming Wed., 12/7/22. Lapid was gunned down in Las Pias City by the team allegedly led by self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial. The last two videos uploaded on Mabasas Facebook page talked about Vic Rodriguez and the last two administrations. 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. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Call 896 6000. A police official earlier claimed the slay case has been solved following the identification and filing of complaints against the suspects. "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.". A Special Investigation Task Force was already created by Las Pias City Station of NCRPO to spearhead and coordinate the investigative and prosecutorial efforts of the PNP, the Philippine National Police said on Tuesday. He said he also did not have luxury vehicles as claimed by Mabasa. Abalos added that a total 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. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Your subscription could not be saved. Copyright 2023. There are no comments yet. Mabasa did not mention the name of a lalaking (male) Cinderella for his overnight rags-to-riches story, saying he was walang-wala (destitute)prior to his appointment toBuCor by former President Rodrigo Duterte. Learn more. 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. The NUJP said Tuesday in a statement that Lapids killing is proof that journalism remains a dangerous profession in the country.". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. Add your comment to start the conversation. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Palana had earlier been tagged by Percy Lapid's self-confessed killer Joel S. Escorial as his "middleman . MURDER. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is pushing to the end of the year the deadline for individual jeepney Adamson students death prompts calls to review anti-hazing law. ABS-CBN News: Grieving for Percy The Philippine Star: Killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid draws wide condemnation The Philippine Daily Inquirer: Journalists' deaths will never silence us - Hontiveros Manila Bulletin Twitter: Kilusang Mayo Uno, journalists, rights defenders held indignation rally at Boy Scout Circle in QC Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Learn more. It is here that we see that usually justice in our country is only for the rich and powerful, and if you are exposing the truth, you are red-tagged and slandered, Castro said in Filipino. Bantag, meanwhile, is already being monitored by the NBI because an arrest warrant has yet to be issued against him. (FIRST PART) FEB 1, 2023 LAPID FIRE ni Percy Lapid 14K views3 weeks ago. Roy Mabasa arrives at the DOJ for the preliminary hearing in the kiling of his brother Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, on November 23, 2022. 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. Jairo Bolledo is a multimedia reporter at Rappler covering justice, police, and crime. Your subscription could not be saved. 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. The NUJP condemned Mabasas killing, adding that his death proves that the Philippines remains a dangerous country for journalists. Just over the weekend, mine-message sila sa Facebook, tinetext, at tinatawagan pa nga. Then another suspect, on board a motorcycle, shot the victim and fled to an unknown direction. 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. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Join us in continuing Percys legacy of fearless truth telling. By providing an email address. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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). The champions and runners-up of the PBA Philippine Cup, SMB and TNT will go up against teams from Japan, Korea, and Greater China in the regional tiff. Before Percys death, his program already garnered over 220,000 subscribers on YouTube. In October, Mabasa revealed that he and Lapids son had received anonymous death threats. 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. He is known for his feisty and fiery commentaries against government . Sapagkat pag-isipan mo, iyong mga taong nag-utos sayo, maaaring may gawing masama sa iyo, he warned, airing his inkling that the killer may be a professional gunman. Lapid was known for his stinging criticisms of the administrations of Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Mabasa was the second journalist to be killed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). Noong una, tinatawagan ko si Percy na mag-ingat dahil papatayin ka na, ayaw niya maniwala. 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. Kasali si General Bantag [] isipin mo si Percy bakit namatay, dahil hindi kayo naniniwala. There is no place for crime in our midst, especially a brutal attack on a Filipino be it a member of the media, a civilian, or a member of our uniformed personnel, Padilla said. 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. Mabasa also previously aired his commentaries on the dangers of red tagging, the issue of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, and even on Martial Law. "That the incident took place in Metro Manila indicates how brazen the perpetrators were, and how authorities have failed to protect journalists as well as ordinary citizens from harm," it added. Should Escorial recant his testimony, Drilon warned the prosecution of the case would "fall into pieces". (General Bantag is involved think about why Percy died because you did not believe. 10,403 talking about this. He is also in danger. 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. 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. Wala po. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. "I appeal to my former colleagues [to] allow the police to finish their investigation. Mabasa and Lapid both started their journalism careers as radio broadcasters because their father was also a radio commentator back in the day. The Philippines and Malaysia agreed yesterday to bolster their political and security cooperation even as they emphasized PSA on track to register Pinoys despite encoding errors. Journalists condemned the killing of veteran broadcaster Percival Mabasa, commonly known as Percy Lapid, a staunch critic of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations. LTFRB moves jeepney phaseout deadline to year-end 'in deference to Senate'. File photo taken in March 2020. (Photo by GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE / Philippine Daily Inquirer). (But because Villamor is already dead, I will now say that he told me that Bantag was the one who had ordered us.) 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. To find out more, please click this link. 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I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. According to reports,. 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. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved, Percy Lapid, a broadcaster and critic of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations. Radio commentator Percy Lapid during his radio program Lapid Fire at DWBL 1242 AM Radio on Oct. 2, 2022. The second photo of the person of interest shows a the face of the individual although partially concealed with a face mask. 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. MANILA, Philippines - Veteran journalist Roy Mabasa, younger brother of slain broadcaster Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, is the new host of "Lapid Fire," Lapid's last radio program. Bantags name was floated once again when Escorial, in his supplemental affidavit, claimed a certain Bantag ordered them to kill Lapid. During the press conference on Monday, PNP chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said Zulueta already went into hiding. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 . By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. At least 10 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) were also implicated in the case. 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. He added that affidavits from other respondents established the ties between the two BuCor officials. The brazen shooting of Lapid or Percival Mabasa is the second killing of a journalist under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following the stabbing of broadcaster Rey Blanco in Negros Oriental in September,according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. 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. That the incident took place in Metro Manila indicates how brazen the perpetrators were, and how authorities have failed to protect journalists as well as ordinary citizens from harm, the NUJP said. What will I gain from that? 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". They can set aside the same huge amount to remove me.. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Lapid hosted a radio news program, Lapid Fire on DWBL 1242, where he was known for his hard-hitting criticisms of the government. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. We demand that his cowardly assassins be brought to justice.. MANILA, Philippines A photo of a person of interest in the killing of veteran radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as Percy Lapid, has been released by authorities. Gerald Bantag, one of 160 "persons of interest" in the Percy Lapid murder, was a target of the radio commentator in "Lapid Fire." 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. Last October 18 confessed gunman in Lapids murder, Joel Escorial, said in a press conference that someone from Bilibid gave them orders to kill the broadcaster. Fri. from 10pm 11:30pm via DWBL 1242 khz & on FB. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. We already agreed on something. Add your comment to start the conversation. Radio broadcaster and columnist Percy Lapid was shot dead by two suspects onboard a motorcycle on Monday evening in Las Pias City, according to a report by Ralph Obina for Super Radyo DZBB.. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. 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. 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. Any interesting story to share? The situation then was very, very quick, Santos added. Lapid, a hard-hitting critic of current and former presidents, was gunned down in Las Pias City on October 3. Bukod dyan, pati ang anak ni Percy na si Mark ay nangangamba na dahil pinangalanan na rin siya ng anonymous caller na ito, na walang humpay sa pamimilit at pananakot, the senator said. Despite a continuing decline in COVID-19 cases nationwide, a health expert has advised vulnerable groups to get bivalent vaccine Marcos, Anwar talk peace in South China Sea. He was known. Nagtagal na tayo sa BuCor, ang dami namang bumatikos sa ating mga blogger na ganyan. Percy Lapid was the host of Lapid Fire over AM radio station DWBL. (Photo from a video on the Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire) 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. Based on the NUJPs tally, Mabasa is the 197th journalist killed in the Philippines since 1986. Mabasa, a commentator on DWIZ 882 KHZ and DWBL 1242 AM, was killed by motorcycle-riding assailants on Oct. 3 in Las Pias City. At first, I called Percy to warn him because he would be killed, but he did not believe it. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. 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