The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) demands
the immediate arrest of a gunman who shot radio commentator Pablo Casañada in Quezon City in the Philippines on July 5.
Casañada, who
works as a commentator for dzLT-AM radio station in Sariaya Town
under the name Bill Tesalona, was
shot once while at his home with friends about 5.45pm. He suffered minor
injuries to his face and chest, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) reports.
The suspected gunman was reportedly chased and caught by Casañada’s
friends.
Sariaya police chief Superintendent Danilo Morzo told the NUJP, an
IFJ affiliate, that initial inquiries
indicated the attack was not related to Tesalona’s work as a journalist.
Tesalona reportedly said he did not know the suspect, whose name is known to police, and did not know why he would be a target.
The IFJ joins the NUJP
in calling on the Philippines
authorities to ensure that the attacker is arrested and charged to prevent
repeat attacks on other journalists and citizens.
For further
information contact IFJ Asia-Pacific on +612 9333 0919
The IFJ
represents over 600,000 journalists in
120 countries worldwide