CMFR List of Filipino Journalists/Media Workers killed in the line of duty since 1986
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LIST OF JOURNALISTS/MEDIA WORKERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN THE PHILIPPINES SINCE 1986 | Page 1 of 13 # Name Date of Death News Organization City/town, Province of Killing Trial Status 1 Pete Mabazza April 24, 1986 Manila Bulletin Alcala or Tuguegarao City, Cagayan no update 2 Wilfredo Vicoy April 25, 1986 Reuters Alcala or Tuguegarao City, Cagayan no update 3 Virgilio Pacala March 24, 1987 Manila Hotline San Pablo City, Laguna no update 4 Dionisio Perpetuo Joaquin April 12, 1987 Olongapo News Olongapo City, Zambales with conviction 5 Narciso Balani August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur no update 6 Rogie Zagado August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur no update 7 Leo Palo August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur no update 8 Cesar Maglalang August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur no update 9 Martin Castor August 28, 1987 Pilipino Ngayon Manila no update 10 Ramon Noblejas October 4, 1987 dyVL Tacloban City, Leyte no update 11 Leo Enriquez III October 10, 1987 Kyodo news service, Washington Times, People’s Journal Cebu City, Cebu no update Any information contained in this compilation may be used provided that the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility is properly attributed.
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List of work-related journalist killings from 1986 as of November 2014
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LIST OF JOURNALISTS/MEDIA WORKERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN THE PHILIPPINES SINCE 1986 | Page 1 of 8
# Name Date of Death News OrganizationCity/town, Province of
KillingTrial Status
1 Pete Mabazza April 24, 1986 Manila BulletinAlcala or
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
no update
2 Wilfredo Vicoy April 25, 1986 ReutersAlcala or
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
no update
3 Virgilio Pacala March 24, 1987 Manila Hotline San Pablo City, Laguna
no update
4 Dionisio Perpetuo Joaquin
April 12, 1987 Olongapo News Olongapo City, Zambales
with conviction
5 Narciso Balani August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur
no update
6 Rogie Zagado August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur
no update
7 Leo Palo August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur
no update
8 Cesar Maglalang August 27, 1987 dxRA Davao City, Davao del Sur
no update
9 Martin Castor August 28, 1987 Pilipino Ngayon Manila no update
10 Ramon Noblejas October 4, 1987 dyVL Tacloban City, Leyte
no update
11 Leo Enriquez III October 10, 1987Kyodo news service, Washington Times,
People’s JournalCebu City, Cebu no update
12 Noel Miranda March 29, 1988 Mindanao Scanner Tagum City, Davao del Norte
no update
13 Ruben Manrique August 12, 1988 Luzon Tribune Balanga City, Bataan
dismissed at the trial court
14 Josef Aldeguer Nava October 30, 1988 Visayan Life Today, dyRP
Iloilo City, Iloilo no update
15 Severino Arcones October 17, 1989 dyFM-Bombo Radyo
Iloilo City, Iloilo no update
16 Eddie Telan December 1, 1989 Newscaster Quezon City no update
17 Enrique Lingan February 4, 1990 The Luzon Times, The Midway Star
Lucena City, Quezon
no update
18 Joseph "Joe" Kreuger February 6, 1990 Mindoro Weekly Reporter
Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
no update
19 Reynaldo Catindig, Sr. May 15, 1990 Northern Sierra Madre Express
Timauini, Isabela no update
20 Jean Ladringan July 8, 1990 Southern StarGeneral Santos
City, South Cotabato
no update
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21 Nesino Paulin Toling April 14, 1991 Panguil Bay Monitor
Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
with conviction
22 Danilo Vergara July 1, 1992 Philippine Post Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
no update
23 Abdulajid "Jade" Ladja July 2, 1992 Prenza ZamboangaZamboanga City, Zamboanga del
Surno update
24 Greg Hapalla September 21, 1992 dxASZamboanga City, Zamboanga del
Surno update
25 Gloria Martin December 2, 1992 dxXX Isabela, Basilan no update
26 Romeo Andrada Legaspi
January 11, 1993 Voice of Zambales Olongapo City, Zambales
no update
27 Ferdinand Reyes February 12, 1996 Press FreedomDipolog City,
Zamboanga del Norte
no update
28 Alberto Berbon December 15, 1996 dzMM Imus, Cavite with conviction
29 Daniel Hernandez June 3, 1997 People's Journal Tonight
Quezon City no update
30 Regalado Mabazza December 17, 1997 Polaris Cable Network
Cauayan, Isabela no update
31 Odilon Mallari February 15, 1998 dxCPGeneral Santos
City, South Cotabato
with conviction / archived (for other
suspects)
32 Rey Bancairin March 29, 1998 dxLLZamboanga City, Zamboanga del
Surno update
33 Dominador "Dom" Bentulan
October 30, 1998 dxGS Digos City, Davao del Sur
no update
34 Bienvenido Dasal January 21, 1999 dxKR Radyo Agong Koronadal, South Cotabato
no update
35 Frank Palma April 25, 1999 dwYB-Bombo Radyo
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
with conviction
36 Vincent Rodriguez May 23, 2000 dzMM Guagua, Pampanga
case filed; no update
37 Olimpio Jalapit November 17, 2000 dxPRPagadian City,
Zamboanga del Sur
no update
38 Rolando Ureta January 3, 2001 dyKR Lezo, Aklan
with conviction (accomplice convicted of
homicide, gunman cleared due to
being dead)39 Mohammad Yusoph February 24, 2001 dxID Pagadian City, under investigation
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Zamboanga del Sur
40Candelario “Jhun”
Cayona May 30, 2001 dxLLZamboanga City, Zamboanga del
Sur
dismissed at the trial court
41 Dennis Ramos August 24, 2001 Boses (tabloid) Bacoor City, Cavite
dismissed at the trial court
42 Edgar Damalerio May 13, 2002dxKP, Zamboanga Scribe, Mindanao
Gold Star
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del
Surwith conviction
43 Rhode Sonny Esguerra Alcantara
August 22, 2002 Kokus, Celestron Cable TV
San Pablo City, Laguna
cold case; suspects killed
44 John Belen Villanueva, Jr.
April 28, 2003 dzGB Camalig, Albay no update
45 Apolinario "Polly" Pobeda
May 17, 2003 dwTI Lucena City, Quezon
ongoing trial
46 Bonifacio Gregorio July 8, 2003 Dyaryo Banat La Paz, Tarlac widow no longer pursuing case
47 Noel Villarante August 19, 2003 The Laguna Score, dzJV
Sta. Cruz, Laguna dismissed at the trial court
48 Rico Ramirez August 20, 2003 dxSF San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
preliminary investigation
49 Juan "Jun" Pala September 6, 2003 dxGO Davao City, Davao del Sur
no update
50 Nelson Nadura December 2, 2003 dyME Masbate City, Masbate
ongoing trial; other suspects at-large
51 Rowell Endrinal February 11, 2004 dzRC, Metro News Legazpi City, Albay
with conviction
52 Elpidio “Ely” Binoya June 17, 2004 dzRH Radyo NatinGeneral Santos
City, South Cotabato
acquittal
53 Roger Mariano July 31, 2004 dzJC San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
acquittal
54 Arnnel Manalo August 5, 2004dzRH, Bulgar,
Dyaryo Veritas Bauan, Batangas
dismissed at the trial court and Ombudsman;
accused gunman killed
55 Romeo Binungcal September 29, 2004 Remate, Bulgar, Mt. Samat Forum
Sta. Rosa, Pilar, Bataan
no update
56 Eldy Gabinales, aka Eldy Sablas
October 19, 2004 dxJR-FM Radio Real Tandag, Surigao del Sur
no update
57 Gene Boyd Lumawag November 12, 2004 MindaNews Jolo, Sulu archived: suspects killed
58 Herson Hinolan November 15, 2004 dyIN - Bombo Radyo
Kalibo, Aklan ongoing trial
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59 Marlene Esperat March 24, 2005 The Midland Review
Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
with conviction / archived: case
against masterminds
60 Klein Cantoneros May 4, 2005 dxAADipolog City,
Zamboanga del Norte
with conviction
61 Philip Agustin May 10, 2005Starline Times
Recorder Dingalan, Aurora
archived (for other suspects) / case against alleged
mastermind dismissed
62 Rolando Morales July 3, 2005 dxMD Polomolok, South Cotabato
archived
63 Ricardo Uy November 18, 2005 dzRS-AM Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
archived
64 Robert Ramos November 20, 2005 Katapat Cabuyao, Laguna archived65 George Benaojan December 1, 2005 dyDD Talisay City, Cebu with conviction
66 Rolly Cañete January 20, 2006 dxPRPagadian City,
Zamboanga del Sur
dismissed at the trial court
67 Orlando Mendoza April 2, 2006 Tarlac Profile, Tarlac Patrol
Tarlac City, Tarlac under investigation
68 Fernando Batul May 22, 2006 dyPR Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
acquittal
69 George Vigo June 19, 2006 dxND Kidapawan, Cotabato
preliminary investigation
70 Maricel Alave-Vigo June 19, 2006 dxND Kidapawan, Cotabato
preliminary investigation
71 Armando “Rachman” Pace
July 18, 2006 dxDS Digos City, Davao del Sur
with conviction
72 Carmelo "Mark" Palacios
April 18, 2007 dzRB Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija
cold case
73 Fernando "Batman" Lintuan
December 24, 2007 dxGO Davao City, Davao del Sur
acquittal
74 Marcos Mataro April 27, 2008 UNTV
San Simon toll gate, North Luzon
Expressway, Pampanga
preliminary investigation
75 Fausto "Bert" Sison June 30, 2008 dzAT Sariaya, Quezon
dismissed at the trial court; insufficient
evidence against suspects
76 Martin Roxas August 7, 2008 dyVR Roxas City, Capiz ongoing trial
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77 Dennis Cuesta August 9, 2008 dxMDGeneral Santos
City, South Cotabato
archived (2011)
78 Arecio Padrigao November 17, 2008 dxRS - Radyo Natin Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
with conviction for another suspect
(pled guilty to homicide) /
ongoing trial for one
79 Leo Mila December 2, 2008 Radyo Natin, En Peryodista
San Roque, Northern Samar
no update
80 Ernesto Rollin February 23, 2009 dxSYOroquieta City,
Misamis Occidental
ongoing trial
81 Tiburcio "Jojo" Trajano Jr.
June 3, 2009 Remate Taytay, Rizal case filed; suspects killed
82 Crispin Perez June 9, 2009 dwDOSan Jose City,
Occidental Mindoro
ongoing trial
83 Antonio Castillo June 12, 2009 Bigwas (tabloid) Uson, Masbate archived
84 Godofredo Linao July 27, 2009 Radyo Natin-Bislig Barobo, Surigao del Sur
archived
85 Bengie Adolfo November 23, 2009 Gold Star Daily Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
86 Henry Araneta November 23, 2009 dzRH Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
87 Mc Delbert "Mac-mac" Arriola
November 23, 2009 UNTV Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
88 Rubello Bataluna November 23, 2009 Gold Star Daily Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
89 Arturo Betia November 23, 2009 Periodico Ini Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
90 Romeo Jimmy "Pal-ak"Cabillo
November 23, 2009 The Midland Review
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
91 Marchites Cablitas November 23, 2009 News Focus, RPN - dxDX
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
92 Hannibal Cachuela November 23, 2009 Manila Star, Punto News
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
93 Jephon Cadagdagon November 23, 2009 Saksi Mindanaoan News
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
94 John Caniban November 23, 2009 Periodico Ini, Sultan Kudarat Gazette
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
95 Eleanor "Leah" Dalmacio
November 23, 2009 Socsksargen Today Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
96 Noel Decena November 23, 2009 Periodico Ini, Rapido
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
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97 Gina dela Cruz November 23, 2009 Saksi Mindanaoan News
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
98 Jose "Jhoy"Duhay November 23, 2009 Gold Star Daily Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
99 Jolito Evardo November 23, 2009 UNTV Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
100 Santos Gatchalian Jr. November 23, 2009 Mindanao Daily Gazette
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
101 Bienvenido Legarta Jr. November 23, 2009 Periodico Ini Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
102 Lindo Lupogan November 23, 2009 Mindanao Daily Gazette
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
103 Ernesto "Bombo Bart" Maravilla
November 23, 2009 Bombo Radyo-Koronadal City
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
104 Rey Merisco November 23, 2009 Periodico Ini, Tingog MindaNOW
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
105 Reynaldo "Bebot" Momay
November 23, 2009 The Midland Review
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
106 Marife "Neneng" Montaño
November 23, 2009 Saksi Mindanaoan News, dxCP
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
107 Rosell Morales November 23, 2009 News Focus Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
108 Victor Nuñez November 23, 2009 UNTV Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
109 Joel Parcon November 23, 2009 Pronterra News Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
110 Ronnie Perante November 23, 2009 Gold Star Daily Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
111 Fernando "Ranny" Razon
November 23, 2009 Periodico Ini Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
112 Alejandro "Bong" Reblando
November 23, 2009 Manila Bulletin, Reuters
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
113 Napoleon Salaysay November 23, 2009 Clear View Gazette Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
114 Francisco "Ian" Subang Jr.
November 23, 2009 Socsksargen Today Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
115 Andres "Andy" Teodoro
November 23, 2009 Mindanao Inquirer, People's Forum
Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
116 Daniel Tiamzon November 23, 2009 UNTV Ampatuan, Maguindanao
ongoing trial
117 Ismael Pasigna December 24, 2009 B- 96 FMLabason,
Zamboanga del Norte
ongoing trial
118 Desiderio "Jessie" Camangyan
June 14, 2010 Sunrise FM Manay, Davao Oriental
ongoing trial
119 Jovelito Agustin June 16, 2010 dzJC Laoag City,
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Ilocos Norte ongoing trial
120 Nestor Bedolido June 19, 2010 Mt. Apo Current, Kastigador
Digos City, Davao del Sur
preliminary investigation
121 Miguel "Mike" Belen July 31, 2010 dwEB-FM Nabua, Camarines Sur
ongoing trial
122 Gerardo "Doc Gerry" Ortega
January 24, 2011 dwAR Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
with conviction/ongoing
trial for masterminds
123 Marlina Sumera March 24, 2011 dzME Malabon Citypreliminary
investigation; suspects at-large
124 Romeo Olea June 13, 2011 dwEB-FM Iriga City, Camarines Sur
no case filed yet
125 Niel Jimena August 22, 2011 dyRIEnrique B.
Magalona, Negros Occidental
ongoing trial
126 Roy Gallego October 14, 2011 dxDA / dxSF/ dxJM Lianga, Surigao del Sur
archived
127 Antonio Silagon December 19, 2011 Bohol Balita Daily News
Trinidad City, Bohol
ongoing trial
128 Aldion Layao April 8, 2012 dxRP Davao City, Davao del Sur
ongoing trial
129 Rommel Palma April 30, 2012 dxMC Bombo Radyo
Koronadal City, South Cotabato
no case filed yet
130 Nestor Libaton May 8, 2012 dxHM Mati CIty, Davao Oriental
ongoing trial
131 Julius Ceasar Cauzo November 8, 2012 dwJJ Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
under investigation
132 Edgardo Adajar January 2, 2013 HOT FM 101.5 San Pablo City, Laguna
case filed; suspects at large
133Miguelito "Mike"
Rueras June 2, 2013 dyDDPio V. Corpuz,
Masbate
no case filed; suspect found
killed
134 Bonifacio Loreto Jr. July 30, 2013 Aksyon Ngayon Quezon City case filed, suspects at large
135 Richard Kho July 30, 2013 Aksyon Ngayon Quezon City case filed, suspects at large
136 Mario Sy August 1, 2013 Sapol News BulletinGeneral Santos
City, South Cotabato
under investigation
137 Fernando "Nanding" Solijon
August 29, 2013 dxLS Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
case filed; suspect at large; other
suspect was found dead
138 Vergel Bico September 4, 2013 Kalahi Calapan City,
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Oriental Mindoro under investigation
139 Jesus "Jessie" Tabanao
September 14, 2013 dyRC Cebu City, Cebu under investigation
140 Joash (Joas) Dignos November 29, 2013 dxGTValencia City,
Bukidnon
case filed against one suspect; all
suspects at large
141 Rogelio "Tata" Butalid December 11, 2013 Radyo Natin Tagum 107.9
Tagum City, Davao del Norte
case filed; suspect at large
142 Robelita "Ruby" Garcia
April 6, 2014 Remate, dwAD Bacoor City, Cavite
under investigation
143 Richard "DJ Troy" Nadjid
May 4, 2014 dxNN 92.5 Powermix FM
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
under investigation
144 Samuel "Sammy" Oliverio
May 23, 2014 dsDS 1161 Radyo Ukay
Digos City, Davao del Sur
preliminary investigation
145 Nilo Baculo Sr. June 9, 2014 dwIM 936 Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
under investigation
END
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