MANILA, Philippines "Someone from Bilibid" gave the order to kill veteran broadcaster Percy Lapid. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Add your comment to start the conversation. Already have Rappler+? However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. He said he also did not have luxury vehicles as claimed by Mabasa. Mabasa was gunned down at around 8:30 pm on Monday night along Aria Street, Barangay Talon Dos, according to the police. The senator visited the family of Lapid, whose real name was Percival Mabasa, on Monday, October 24. The last two videos uploaded on Mabasas Facebook page talked about Vic Rodriguez and the last two administrations. pic.twitter.com/r1OJ3D5Dob. His family called for justice: Percy is beloved by many and highly respected by peers, fans and foes alike. 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. Bacoto is denying he knows Escorial. Percy Lapid, whose death has brought into focus the flaws in the Philippines' penal system. The person driving the SUV is being considered an accomplice to the crime by the police. Roy Mabasa arrives at the DOJ for the preliminary hearing in the kiling of his brother Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, on November 23, 2022. ), he said in an interview over DZRH. Rappler.com. To find out more, please click this link. Jairo Bolledo is a multimedia reporter at Rappler covering justice, police, and crime. (Photo from a video on the Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire) 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. 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. Please try again. Others who joined the procession held up printouts also calling for justice. A police official earlier claimed the slay case has been solved following the identification and filing of complaints against the suspects. By providing an email address. (Photo from a video on the Facebook page of Percy Lapid Fire). His voice, courage and views during this time that we are up against the outright deception of the people are great losses, Robredo tweeted. (I had a chat with Roy, Roy Mabasa. Rappler.com. 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. LAPID FIRE (Latest Commentaries) Play all CANADA, HINIMOK ANG GOBYERNO NG PINAS NA MAKIPAG COORDINATE SA ICC PROBE! The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to a DZRH report. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Just weeks ago, radio broadcaster Rey Blanco was stabbed to death in Negros Oriental on September 18. We are pleased to announce the return of @lapidfire, hosted by Percy Lapids brother & veteran journo Roy Mabasa, this coming Wed., 12/7/22. There were also threats of violence - though over the . 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. There are no comments yet. This site uses cookies. Why is it important to subscribe? 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, the NUJP said. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Mabasa, meanwhile, added he will continue his brothers brand of being fearless., I will not be filling Ka Percys shoes as nobody could. To find out more, please click this link. 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. Marami nang nakakalam sa iyo. 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He was also Secretary of the Department of Justice in 1990-1991, and from 1992 until 1995. Bantag and Zulueta were charged as "principals by inducement.". During his July 24, 2020, program, Mabasa said Bantag was building a mansion. The senator visited the family of Lapid, whose real name was Percival Mabasa, on Monday, October 24. 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. Please try again. Palana had earlier been tagged by Percy Lapid's self-confessed killer Joel S. Escorial as his "middleman . 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 abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. 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. 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 "The police investigators and the Department of Justice must validate this confession with corroborative evidence," he said. 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. (PERCY LAPID FIRE) We already agreed on something. 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. Dala na rin ng pag-alala, ni-record nila ang usapang ito, she added, noting that the recorded conversations will be forwarded to investigators in hopes that it could help solve the ambush-slay case. 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. Mabasa familys lawyer Danilo Pelagio, meanwhile, said the family will release a separate statement. Due to anxiety, they decided to record this conversation.). Lapid hosted a radio news program, Lapid Fire on DWBL 1242, where he was known for his hard-hitting criticisms of the government. Any interesting story to share? Heres the chronology of events on the killing of alleged middleman Jun Villamor. 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. Citing witnesses, SPD said an accomplice onboard a Toyota Fortuner bumped the rear portion of the victims Toyota Innova. MANILA, Philippines A photo of a person of interest in the killing of veteran radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as Percy Lapid, has been released by authorities. Mabasas family also released a statement, condemning the killing of the media practitioner. The officials also released flow charts showing the chronology of events in the killing of Lapid and Villamor. 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. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. He added that affidavits from other respondents established the ties between the two BuCor officials. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Others named were brothers Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain Orly, who are all still at large and Christopher Bacoto, the second alleged middleman, who is currently detained under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. 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. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Mabasa hosted his program Lapid Fire on DWBL 1242. You are building a mansion, but is that proportionate to your salary? he said. Mabasa was the second journalist to be killed under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). Percy Lapid was the host of Lapid Fire over AM radio station DWBL. The veteran journalist is a long-time reporter for various newspapers, although he has some experience in broadcast journalism. 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. 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