MARIING kinondena ng Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) ang pamamaril sa radio broadcaster sa Barangay Cagay, Roxas City, noong Lunes.

Ayon sa report, nagda-drive ang biktimang si Jay Lavapiez papunta sa kanilang radio station sa Brgy. Cagay dakong alas-5 ng umaga nang harangin ng riding-in-tandem at binaril. Nakaligtas ang biktima.

“This incident highlights the urgent need to protect journalists, who play an important role in informing the public and upholding democracy,” ayon sa PTFOMS sa isang statement.

Nag-iimbestiga na ang PTFoMS at Philippine National Police Media Vanguards sa naganap na pamamaril.

“We need to thoroughly examine this cowardly act and ensure that justice is served,” dagdag ng ahensya.

Tiniyak ni PBGen Randulf Tuano, Regional Police Office 6 director, na hindi sila magpapabaya sa kaso.

Apat na basyo ng bala ang narekover sa lugar.

“We condemn all acts of violence and intimidation against journalists and assert that such actions have no place in a democratic society.

We stand in solidarity with Mr. Lavapiez and all media professionals, reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding their rights and security.

The freedom of the press is essential to our democracy, and we will continue to advocate for measures that protect those who strive to uphold this freedom every day,” sabi ng PTFoMS.