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Philippines: Prison Chief Charged Over Journalist Killing

  • #Philippines
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  • #Murders and attempted murders
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NOV 2022
Image copyright: Reuters [via Al Jazeera]
story last updated NOV 2022

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

This case could have already been solved, but the government has mishandled the probe by exposing the gunman and then failing to protect the alleged middleman. Focusing on Bantag is another mistake as there are another 159 people of interest in the "Percy Lapid" case, and his suspension only benefits corrupt BuCor officials and drug lords.

RAPPLER

Pro-establishment narrative

Philippine authorities have gathered enough evidence to claim that Bantag is the mastermind behind the killings of "Percy Lapid" and Villamor. While there could be another mastermind behind him, the former prisons chief had a clear motive to order the reporter's death and should be held accountable.

CNN

Cynical narrative

The identification of suspects involved in the "Percy Lapid" killing is a positive step, but justice must be served for all of them. Though the latest developments could be seen as a sign that the Philippines is taking action against impunity surrounding the murder of journalists, it's more likely that authorities are focused on it solely because Lapid was a prominent journalist murdered in esteemed Manila.

Asia Sentinel

Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

Philippine prisons head charged over killing of journalist Mabasa
Al JazeeraJUL 2022
Philippine police allege prisons chief ordered murder of journalist
GuardianJUL 2022
Philippine prisons chief charged in journalist’s killing
NBCJUL 2022