MANILA, Philippines - Revelations continue to unfold surrounding the death of tough-talking radio broadcaster Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, whose brazen assassination last October launched a fast-paced investigation that, more often than not, kept the public in the loop on the latest developments in the case. The Filipino Times is the chronicler of stories for, of and by Filipinos all over the world, reaching more than 236 countries in readership. 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. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. 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. 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Like Mabasa, most of media workers slain in the country were radio journalists at least 99 were killed, based on the NUJPs number. 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. A police official earlier claimed the slay case has been solved following the identification and filing of complaints against the suspects. Email us at. Bacoto is denying he knows Escorial. Top prize of AED 10,000,000 won, SM-led ferry operator 2GO posts record profit of 312 million in 2022, Medical helicopter goes missing in Palawan, says CAAP, Smart submits documents to Makati execs after closure, Ed Sheeran to release new album Subtract on May 5. 2023 ABS-CBN Corporation. Mabasa hosted his program Lapid Fire on DWBL 1242. The other cars they saw parked outside our house were our neighbors vehicles, he said. 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. After his brother died, Mabasa served as their familys representative he often faced the public for engagements and interviews. Mabasa also received threats in the course of his fight for justice for his slain brother. Bantag was supposed to serve as BuCor chief until March 4, 2028. Your subscription could not be saved. Lapid had spoken about and criticized Bantag in several episodes of his program Lapid Fire, including mentions of the alleged vehicles and mansion of the beleaguered BuCor official. Just weeks ago, radio broadcaster Rey Blanco was stabbed to death in Negros Oriental on September 18. 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. 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. 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. Rep. France Castro (ACT Teachers party-list), meanwhile, said Lapids killing shows that the culture of impunity is worsening in the country.. According to the male caller, Lapid died because the radioman did not believe there was an attempt on his life. Why is it important to subscribe? 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. 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. We demand that his cowardly assassins be brought to justice.. Marami nang magsusumbong. Percival Percy Lapid Mabasa video grab from Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire. In October, Mabasa revealed that he and Lapids son had received anonymous death threats. Wala po. Already have Rappler+? 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. The person driving the SUV is being considered an accomplice to the crime by the police. Some senators called to revisit the anti-hazing law that was just amended in 2018 to check on its implementation after a student As strike looms, Marcos says jeepney phaseout 'necessary' but can be improved. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. 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! 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. Just over the weekend, mine-message sila sa Facebook, tinetext, at tinatawagan pa nga. First, for the murder of PERCIVAL CARAG MABASA, better known as PERCY LAPID, we have charged DIRECTOR GENERAL GERALD QUITALEG BANTAG, DSO (Directorate for Security and Operations) RICARDO SORIANO ZULUETA as principals by inducement, the authorities said in a joint statement. He added that affidavits from other respondents established the ties between the two BuCor officials. Any interesting story to share? (Just over the weekend, they were being messaged on Facebook and cell phones and even getting calls. 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. Nakikiramay ako sa lahat ng nagmamahal kay Percy Lapid. 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"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. READ: Reward for leads in Percy Lapid killing now P1.5 million. Jairo Bolledo is a multimedia reporter at Rappler covering justice, police, and crime. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Citing witnesses, SPD said an accomplice onboard a Toyota Fortuner bumped the rear portion of the victims Toyota Innova. Already have Rappler+? Percy is a known critic of the Duterte and Marcos administration. PDLs Christam Dizon Ramac, Ricky Lamigo Salgado, Ronnie Pabustan dela Criz, and Joel Alog Reyes (as principals by direct participation). 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. It will be aired Mon. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 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. 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. 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. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. It was found through the investigation that both Director-General Gerald Bantag and DSO Ricardo Zulueta were behind the killing of both Percy Lapid and Jun Villamor.. By providing an email address. When asked if there could be higher officials who ordered Lapids killing, Remulla just stuck to his statement about the totality of facts.. Bantags name was floated once again when Escorial, in his supplemental affidavit, claimed a certain Bantag ordered them to kill Lapid. The extrajudicial confession of self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial cannot stand alone, said Drilon. (But because Villamor is already dead, I will now say that he told me that Bantag was the one who had ordered us.) READ:Bantag, target of Lapid Fire, speaks out: What mansion? LAPID FIRE ni Percy Lapid 22K views2 years ago LAPID FIRE (Unplugged), July 3, 2020 (First Part) LAPID FIRE ni Percy Lapid 19K views2 years ago LAPID FIRE (Unplugged), July. 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. 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. There were also threats of violence - though over the . Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. By providing an email address. "Everybody is asking, 'Is there a wider conspiracy here?' Learn more. This site uses cookies. He also represented the Mabasa family in the case proceedings before the Department of Justice. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Involved si General Bantag sa pagkamatay ni Percy Lapid, the unknown caller in the recorded conversations claimed. Mabasa announced that the show will air regularly Monday to Friday, from 10 pm to 11:30 pm, at DWBL 1242 and on Facebook. READ:BuCors Bantag among 160 persons of interest in Percy Lapid slay. Lapid was known for his stinging criticisms of the administrations of Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. 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. The last two videos uploaded on Mabasas Facebook page talked about Vic Rodriguez and the last two administrations. On Wednesday night, Mabasa told Rappler they only did a soft relaunch of the program, adding that his brothers equipment had issues. The charts showed how Bantag and Zulueta allegedly ordered the killings. The chief executive also said he hopes that the planned transport strike from March 6 to 12 will not push through. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. 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 Your subscription could not be saved. Call 896 6000. (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.). Nag-chat kami ni Roy, Roy Mabasa.May pinag-usapan na kami, ibibigay ko sa kanya lahat ng detalye tungkol sa pagkamatay ni Percy Lapid at sa buhay niya, nanganganib din ang buhay niya eh, isusunod siya sa kapatid niya, papatayin din siya. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 . READ: Percy Lapid ambush: Dash cam video, other footage raise cops hope to ID shooters. Mabasa told Rappler they only did a soft relaunch of the Duterte and Marcos administration, radio broadcaster Rey was! 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