A prominent Philippine radio journalist, Percival Mabasa, was killed while driving in the country’s capital Manila, the police said on Tuesday. The killing has sparked protests and drawn condemnation from media groups, activists, politicians and foreign embassies who have described this “brazen” attack as a blow to press freedom in the country.

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Philippines: Journalist Percival Mabasa shot dead; murder sparks public outrage

Philippines: Journalist murdered after criticising officials over illegal drug lab