Mindoro, Ph, radio commentator’s alleged gunman surrenders

[Starmix]

According to the report, the suspected gunman in the May 31 killing of Oriental Mindoro radio commentator Cresenciano “Cris” Bundoquin has surrendered to the authorities, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) confirmed Wednesday.

The report also stated that the killer shot the radio commentator several times at close range. Bundoquin, a radio block timer at DWXR 101.7 Kalahi News FM, was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding armed men in front of his family-rented store at the Sta. Isabel village in Calapan City around 4:20 a.m. on May 31.

The report added that two witnesses had identified Bautista as the gunman, while his alleged cohort, identified as Narciso Ignacio Guntan, died after their motorcycle crashed when it hit a metal road barrier during their escape.

In addition to the report, the evolving motive for the killing of Bundoquin was the rampant proliferation of illegal gambling in the province, with local carnivals as a front, as well as local politics. Both were severely criticized by the victim on his radio programs,” he said.

Source: PNA

 

[gwolf666]

From my perspective, this case reflects the harsh reality faced by many journalists and media workers in areas where violence and corruption are deeply entrenched. Cris Bundoquin's death is a tragic loss, but also a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who seek to report and expose wrongdoing. The link between the proliferation of illegal gambling, local politics, and these murders creates a deeply troubling sense of impunity. It is crucial that the authorities not only apprehend those responsible but also thoroughly investigate the causes and possible motives behind these crimes. Press freedom and the protection of journalists must be top priorities to prevent cases like Bundoquin's from happening again. Justice must prevail so that violence does not go unpunished and so that journalists can carry out their work without fear.

 

[Starmix]

This was already resolved, and the killer was sentenced to life imprisonment. There is no death penalty in the Philippines, so those who commit heinous crimes will serve their crime for life.