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Protesters in Manila place lit candles around signs during a rally against the killings of media personalities

Protesters in Manila place lit candles around signs during a rally against the killings of media personalities Source: AAP / ROLEX DELA PENA/EPA

A radio commentator has been killed in central Manila, raising concerns about press freedom in the Philippines and the safety of journalists. Percival Mabasa was shot on Monday night and police have launched an investigators to determine the motive for the attack against him.

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A radio commentator has been killed in central Manila, raising concerns about press freedom in the Philippines and the safety of journalists. Percival Mabasa was shot on Monday night and police have launched an investigators to determine the motive for the attack against him.

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