Percy Lapid — broadcaster and government critic — shot dead in Las Piñas

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MANILA, Philippines (2nd update, 10:02 a.m.) — Broadcaster Percival Mabasa, more popularly known as Percy Lapid and for his staunch criticism of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations, was shot dead Monday night in Las Piñas City.

 

According to reports, two assailants on board a motorcycle fired two shots at Lapid’s vehicle near the gate of a subdivision along Aria St., Brgy. Talon Dos.

 

Lapid’s family said in a statement that they are “saddened and angered by the brutal and brazen killing” of the broadcaster, which they described as a crime “not only against Percy, his family, and his profession, but against our country, his beloved Philippines, and the truth.”

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/04/2214207/percy-lapid-broadcaster-and-duterte-marcos-jr-critic-shot-dead-las-pias

 

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