Self-confessed gunman in Percy Lapid killing gets up to 16 years in prison
Joel Escorial asked the court last year to lower his penalty via a plea bargain deal
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Joel Escorial asked the court last year to lower his penalty via a plea bargain deal
A Las Piñas court has sentenced self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial to 16 years of imprisonment for the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, a lawyer for the victim's family said Monday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on World Press Freedom Day that journalists play a crucial role in presenting truthful and unbiased reports to the public.In
United Nation Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan also emphasizes: Media killings should be considered work-related until proven that they are not
In the first week of UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan's visit to the Philippines, the government denies red-tagging is a state policy