PBBM released a statement on the recent killing of a radio broadcaster

President Bongbong Marcos (PBBM) condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, popularly known as Johnny Walker, in Misamis Occidental.

The online community was shocked by the circulation of video clips showing that broadcaster Jumalon was shot dead while he was having his radio program which was simulcast on Facebook live.

After the gunshots, the suspect grabbed the necklace of Jumalon. Reportedly, he was brought to the hospital immediately after the shooting but he was already pronounced dead on arrival.

As of writing, the authorities are still investigating the motive of the crime and the identity of the suspect. Following this shocking incident that was caught on video, PBBM released an official statement through the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook post.

President Marcos is condemning this crime. The Chief Executive believes that this kind of heinous attack against the broadcaster has no place in a democratic country.

Marcos has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to conduct a thorough investigation in order to capture the suspect and the right punishment will be imposed. The President and his administration also expressed sympathy to the loved ones left by Jumalon.

Here is the official statement from the Presidential Communications Office.

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Mahigpit na kinokondena ng ating Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang pagpatay sa broadcaster na si Juan Jumalon, o mas kilala bilang si “Johnny Walker” nitong Linggo ng umaga. Ang ganitong walang kabihasnang pag-atake sa ating mamamahayag ay walang lugar sa isang demokratikong bansa.

Inatasan ng ating Pangulo ang Philippine National Police (PNP) na magsagawa ng masusing imbestigasyon upang mahuli at mapanagot ang sino mang nasa likod ng karumaldumal na krimeng ito.

Pinapaabot namin ang pakikiramay ng buong administrasyon sa pangunguna ng ating Pangulo sa pamilya at mga kaanak ni Johnny Walker. Makakaasa kayo ng aming masusing pagtutok upang mabigyan ng hustisya ang kanyang pagpaslang.