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A radio journalist has been shot dead as he presented a live show in the Philippines. The gunman gained entry to the home studio of Juan Jumalon, known as DJ Johnny Walker, by pretending to be a listener. The attacker snatched Mr Jumalon's gold necklace before fleeing on a motorbike with somebody who had been waiting outside.

The Philippines is one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, and their killers often go unpunished.

A radio anchor was fatally shot by a man inside his southern Philippine station Sunday in a brazen attack that was witnessed by people watching the program live on Facebook.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines fears there would be more attacks on media after Juan Jumalon’s murder

News broadcaster Juan Jumalon was shot twice during a morning broadcast in Calamba town in Misamis Occidental province, police said. He was sen slumped back in his chair.

A radio anchor in the Philippines has been shot dead while performing a live Facebook broadcast. Juan Jumalon, known as DJ Johnny Walker, was shot twice in Calamba after a gunman brazenly entered the home studio

Mindanao Independent Press Council condemns the murder of Juan Jumalon, a well-known independent community radio broadcaster in Misamis Occidental. The council calls for immediate action and justice, emphasizing the importance of media safety and press freedom in the Philippines.

Juan Jumalon fourth journalist slain since President Ferdinand Marcos took office.

A radio anchor was fatally shot by a man inside his southern Philippine station Sunday in a brazen attack that was witnessed by people watching the program live on Facebook. The gunman gained entry into the home-based radio station of provincial news broadcaster Juan Jumalon by pretending to be a listener. The attacker snatched the victim’s gold necklace before fleeing with a companion, who waited outside Jumalon’s house, onboard a motorcycle, police said.

Filipino radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon was shot dead while broadcasting on air, killing him instantly.