Philippines is the Most Dangerous Place for Journalists
Friday, November 27, 2009 by: JM
According to International Federation Journalists, Philippines is now the most dangerous country for journalists to work at. And it's a sad reality to all Filipinos. This is the darkest day in the history of journalism in the Philippines, which, outside of Iraq, has topped the tables of countries where journalists are most at risk in recent years.
Under the current government the Philippines has become the most dangerous place in the world for media workers. At least 74 journalists have been killed during its eight-year tenure, yet the Government has not acted to end the culture of impunity. At last count, only four convictions had been secured.
Source : http://www.ifj.org/en/articles/ifj-fears-for-media-staff-in-philippines-danger-zone-as-massacre-toll-grows
The IFJ demand a full investigation to bring to justice those responsible for the biggest single massacre of working journalists in recent history.
The political convoy was led by Genalyn Tiamzon-Mangudadatu, who was on her way to file her husband’s nomination as a candidate for the forthcoming election for governor of Maguindanao province. Journalists were part of the convoy along with several members of her family.The convoy was ambushed Monday morning by around 100 armed men, who took them to a remote location before massacring them all. Most were shot; some were beheaded and driven over by vehicles.
It was also believed that innocent motorists who were just at the wrong place and at the wrong time were also killed along with the convoy.
One of the suspects is Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. in Monday's massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao province.
How will the government take a step in doing an action for such a gruesome behavior?
Let's revive our face of having a good place and reputation for journalists. We must open our eyes in the things they're doing to capture the real culprit in this incident.
