In his show, he usually criticized high-ranking government officials, including former president Rodrigo Duterte. The senator visited the family of Lapid, whose real name was Percival Mabasa, on Monday, October 24. Lapid, a hard-hitting radio commentator, was shot dead in an ambush at the gate of BF Resort Village in Talon Dos, Las Pias on Monday night. MURDER. Jairo Bolledo is a multimedia reporter at Rappler covering justice, police, and crime. UPDATED MANILA, Philippines Percival Mabasa, better known as Percy Lapid, a DWBL radio commentator, was shot dead Monday night at the gate of BF Resort Village in Talon Dos, Las Pias. Percy Lapid was shot to death on Oct. 3, 2022 in Las Pinas City. Based on the NUJPs tally, Mabasa is the 197th journalist killed in the Philippines since 1986. Lapid was gunned down by motorcycle-riding men at the gate of a Las Pias City village on Monday night. Radio broadcaster and columnist Percy Lapid was shot dead by two suspects onboard a motorcycle on Monday evening in Las Pias City, according to a report by Ralph Obina for Super Radyo DZBB.. "The police investigators and the Department of Justice must validate this confession with corroborative evidence," he said. READ: Speaking the truth is dangerous in PH:PercyLapidkilling sparks condemnation. A police official earlier claimed the slay case has been solved following the identification and filing of complaints against the suspects. It does not store any personal data. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. Due to anxiety, they decided to record this conversation.). He said that Bantag had so many vehicles that he bought a vacant lot next to his two-story house to serve as parking space. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the sudden launching drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday and that afternoon, a Hwasong-15 missile was launched from Pyongyang airport. (I had a chat with Roy, Roy Mabasa. There is no place for crime in our midst, especially a brutal attack on a Filipino be it a member of the media, a civilian, or a member of our uniformed personnel, Padilla said. Lapid was gunned down by motorcycle-riding men at the gate of a Las Pias City village on Monday night. Percy Lapid [ edit] Percival Carag Mabasa (March 14, 1959 - October 3, 2022), known professionally as Percy Lapid ( Tagalog: [psi lapid] ), was a Filipino journalist and radio broadcaster. 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By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The veteran journalist is a long-time reporter for various newspapers, although he has some experience in broadcast journalism. and a columnist for Hataw. The alleged middleman is killed under mysterious circumstances," he noted. Sapagkat pag-isipan mo, iyong mga taong nag-utos sayo, maaaring may gawing masama sa iyo, he warned, airing his inkling that the killer may be a professional gunman. Fri. from 10pm 11:30pm via DWBL 1242 khz & on FB. The broadcaster and vlogger said Bantag should reveal his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth to prove that he could afford such a house in less than a year as BuCor director general. But I turned them down outright, Bantag said. The killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid in Las Pias on Monday night drew wide condemnation, with some saying this is an attack on the right to free expression, a signal of worsening impunity and . Gerald Bantag, one of 160 "persons of interest" in the Percy Lapid murder, was a target of the radio commentator in "Lapid Fire." MANILA, Philippines - Radio broadcaster Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa is the second journalist killed under the Marcos administration, and the 197th one to be killed since 1986. DFA: North Korea ballistic missile test 'provokes tension, undermines stability'. They will report you to the police. Lapid hosted a radio news program, Lapid Fire on DWBL 1242, where he was known for his hard-hitting criticisms of the government. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. Learn more. 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. (A lot of people already know about you. 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 He said he also did not have luxury vehicles as claimed by Mabasa. Mabasa also received threats in the course of his fight for justice for his slain brother. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. In his Sept. 1, 2022, program, Mabasa again slammed Bantag for cutting the power and water supply to the residences of BuCor employees at the Sampaguita compound in the medium security section of New Bilibid Prison, saying they were connected to a jumper.. On Tuesday more than two years after the commentary Bantag broke his silence for the first time and denied owning a mansion. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. According to Drilon, the prosecution of the case is standing on thin ice. After his brother died, Mabasa served as their familys representative he often faced the public for engagements and interviews. LTFRB moves jeepney phaseout deadline to year-end 'in deference to Senate'. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The situation then was very, very quick, Santos added. Bantag claimed his ouster and replacement by Catapang had been planned as early as August, two months before the killing of Mabasa. READ: Reward for leads in Percy Lapid killing now P1.5 million. ADVERTISEMENT Days after Escorial surrendered and made the claim that orders to kill Lapid came from inside Bilibid, Remulla said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the relief of Bantag. ABS-CBN News: Grieving for Percy The Philippine Star: Killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid draws wide condemnation The Philippine Daily Inquirer: Journalists' deaths will never silence us - Hontiveros Manila Bulletin Twitter: Kilusang Mayo Uno, journalists, rights defenders held indignation rally at Boy Scout Circle in QC 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, 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. Maliit na halaga lang hinihingi ko kay Roy para i-send ko sa kanya ang Ocho Boys ni General Bantag at saka ni Major (inaudible) na isang inmate dito sa Maximum, he added. Mabasa and Lapid both started their journalism careers as radio broadcasters because their father was also a radio commentator back in the day. PDLs Alvin Cornista Labra, Aldrin Micosa Galicia, Mario Germones Alvarez, and Joseph Medel Georfo (as principals by indispensable cooperation). 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. Already have Rappler+? Mabasas brother, Roy, is also a veteran journalist. 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It was committed not only against Percy, his family, and his profession, but against our country, his beloved Philippines, and the truth, the family said. He also countered claims about his vehicles, noting they were issued by the government and denied owning any mansion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The BJMP personnel Bantag placed on secondment at BuCor were also told to return to their mother units. 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. The brazen shooting of Lapid or Percival Mabasa is the second killing of a journalist under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following the stabbing of broadcaster Rey Blanco in Negros Oriental in September,according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. My current house is so small I hit my head whenever I go up to the attic, Bantag, chuckling, said over an interview on dzRH. suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and BuCor superintendent Ricardo Zulueta, FACT CHECK: Ibinalita ng media ang 7.6% GDP growth rate ng Pilipinas, Duterte back in limelight as Pampanga adopted son, resumes attacks on Lopezes, Ayalas, Continued detention of Tacloban 5 causing mental pain on their families, Important step for press freedom: Countries praise Rappler tax evasion acquittal. Wala po. 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. Ngayon si Roy naman, ayaw ring maniwala ni Roy sa akin, he claimed. At least 10 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) were also implicated in the case. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., in a news conference on Friday, presented a photo of Lapids suspected killer, which was extracted from the pool of CCTV footages obtained by authorities. File photo taken in March 2020. Bantag, Zulueta, and the PDLs are now facing murder complaints for the deaths of Lapid and Jun Villamor the alleged middleman in the case. Like Mabasa, most of media workers slain in the country were radio journalists at least 99 were killed, based on the NUJPs number. Two assailants on board. Im honored and proud to continue my brothers program, Lapid Fire. Its a big transition for me as a journalist, from print to radio, from covering the diplomatic beat to tackling broad political and social issues, Mabasa told Rappler. Your subscription could not be saved. We strongly condemn this deplorable crime. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. FIGHTING. Authorities are still investigating the motive of the crime but they are not discounting the possibility that it could be related to his profession as radio commentator. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Napaka importante na sumuko ka. (I am only asking for a small amount of money, so I can send him about the Ocho Boys of General Bantag and Major [inaudible], who is also an inmate here at the Maximum [prison facility].). The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The lawyer of the Mabasa family disputed the police declaration, underscoring the need to determine and charge mastermind of the crime. Mabasas family also released a statement, condemning the killing of the media practitioner. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. (FIRST PART) FEB 1, 2023 LAPID FIRE ni Percy Lapid 14K views3 weeks ago. (PERCY LAPID FIRE) Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Percy is a known critic of the Duterte and Marcos administration. 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. 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The suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief got a tongue-lashing at least three times from Mabasas popular Lapid Fire program aired on dwBL radio station and livestreamed on his Facebook and YouTube accounts. READ:Hontiveros says Percy Lapids family is fearful and needs greater protection. Much like other groups and personalities who condemned Lapids killing, Robredo also called for swift justice for the broadcaster. There are no comments yet. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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. So now, Roy is next, but he also does not believe me.). We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. In a message to Rappler, Mabasa said hosting his brothers program is a big transition for him. According to Hontiveros, the victims family and Roy Mabasa have been distressed about the threats losing sleep and unable to leave their homes out of fear for their lives. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. Add your comment to start the conversation. Palana had earlier been tagged by Percy Lapid's self-confessed killer Joel S. Escorial as his "middleman . BuCors chief was Director General Gerald Bantag untilhe was suspendedlast week after being included among the 160 persons of interest in the police investigation of Lapids killing. 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. (General Bantag is involved think about why Percy died because you did not believe. The SPD said they are searching for CCTV cameras in the area. The chief executive also said he hopes that the planned transport strike from March 6 to 12 will not push through. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. (I have no involvement. The Southern Police District said that Percy was killed in his car at around 8:30PM by two unidentified gunmen. Members of the family also received threats through social media. For Jun Villamor, it was the attempt to cover up the murder of Percy Lapid.. Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa video grab from Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire MANILA, Philippines An anonymous caller threatening the family of Percy Lapid claimed that a certain "General Bantag" was behind the murder of the broadcaster and that the next target would be the victim's brother. Suspended BuCor chief Gerald Bantag and DSO Ricardo Zulueta (as principals by inducement). Nakikiramay ako sa lahat ng nagmamahal kay Percy Lapid. The NUJP said Tuesday in a statement that Lapids killing is proof that journalism remains a dangerous profession in the country.". He was known. MANILA, Philippines Actor and incumbent senator Robin Padilla condemned the killing of veteran broadcast journalist Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as Percy Lapid. Last Friday, the NCRPO released the first photo of the person wearing white t-shirt and red jacket while supposedly walking away from the crime scene. (Photo from a video on the Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire). Already have Rappler+? Lapid Fire, screenshot 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. Lapid was gunned down by unknown motorcycle-riding assailants while inside his vehicle in Las Pias City on Monday, October 3. The killing shows that journalism remains a dangerous profession in the country. Your subscription could not be saved. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He will be next after his brother, he will also be killed. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. The attack earned broad condemnation from former vice president Leni Robredo, the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP), and Commission on Human Rights (CHR), among others. You are building a mansion, but is that proportionate to your salary? he said. According to witnesses, the radio broadcaster was inside his vehicle when he was killed. MANILA, Philippines The killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid in Las Pias on Monday night drew wide condemnation, with some saying this is an attack on the right to free expression, a signal of worsening impunity and an indication that journalism is still a dangerous profession to practice in the Philippines. In the last broadcast of his Lapid Fire commentary program over radio DWBL 1242 on September 30, he discussed the dangers of red-tagging, among other political topics. Rappler.com. Lapid hosted a radio news program, "Lapid Fire" on DWBL 1242, where he was known for . Involved si General Bantag sa pagkamatay ni Percy Lapid, the unknown caller in the recorded conversations claimed. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Percy Lapid burial: May his death be like the planting of a seed, Percy Lapid ambush: Dash cam video, other footage raise cops hope to ID shooters. Others who joined the procession held up printouts also calling for justice. (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.). Your subscription could not be saved. READ: Percy Lapid ambush: Dash cam video, other footage raise cops hope to ID shooters. Some senators have called on police not to immediately consider the killing of Mabasa as a "closed case. On Monday, November 7, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed two separate complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Bantag, BuCors Directorate for Security and Operations Superintendent Ricardo Zulueta, and various persons deprived of liberty (PDL). Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Bantag and Zulueta are facing complaints for the deaths of both Lapid and Villamor. According to Bantag, newly installed BuCor officer in charge Gregorio Catapang Jr., a former military chief of staff, removed his access to service firearms and vehicles. Lapid was killed in an ambush last October 3 at a neighborhoods gate in Las Pias City. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. The first was radio host Rey Blanco, who was stabbed to death in Negros Oriental last September. Read the full statement here:https://t.co/zeSDOC6mJ4, Sen. Robinhood Padilla, who chairs the Senate panel on public information and mass media, also called Lapids killing an attack on the right to freedom of expression that is enshrined in our Constitution.. Remulla said this was to ensure an impartial probe. 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. Lawyer Berteni Causing, spokesperson of Mabasas family, said they are not discounting the possibility that there could be co-masterminds, adding that they believe there are a strong ties between Bantag and Zulueta. BTS member Jimin is set to debuthis solo album "FACE" in March, days after he teased fans on a Weverse live broadcast that the release was forthcoming. Add your comment to start the conversation. Kraft said in a radio interview that investigators will review Lapid's A relative of the victim said Lapid was on his way home to do an radio programs from 2021 to 2022. online . Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The senator visited the family of Lapid, whose real name was Percival Mabasa, on Monday, October 24. Your subscription could not be saved. On Thursday, police said they were already combing through several CCTV footages, as well as Lapids mobile phone and a dashcam video from the victims vehicle in search of clues. MANILA, Philippines "Someone from Bilibid" gave the order to kill veteran broadcaster Percy Lapid. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the sudden launching drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday and that afternoon, What we know so far: Week-long 'tigil-pasada' vs jeepney phaseout on March 6. Please try again. 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. In total, the following are facing complaints for Lapids death: The new complaint for Lapids death can be consolidated or merged with the existing one against the initial suspects. He was also Secretary of the Department of Justice in 1990-1991, and from 1992 until 1995. 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. 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