Filipinas: Asesinan a tiros a un periodista en Manila

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MANILA.- El reportero filipino Alex Balcoba, del periódico Bridaga murió anoche en Manila por disparos de un desconocido, en un nuevo caso en el país, uno de los más peligrosos del mundo para periodistas, informó hoy la prensa local.

El suceso ocurrió en una calle del distrito de Quiapo de la capital cuando la víctima recibió un disparo a la cabeza mientras hablaba por teléfono, según dijo el inspector jefe de la Policía John Guiagui, a la emisora DzBB.

FRM04. Manila (Philippines), 27/05/2016.- Filipino Russel Balcoba, relative of slain journalist Alex Balcoba, displays a slug recovered at the scene of a shooting incident in Manila, Philippines, 28 May 2016. According to local news reports, gunmen shot Balcoba at close range in the Philippine capital Manila on 27 May 2016. Witnesses said Balcoba was walking at the back of a church after attending Friday mass when he was shot by unidentified suspects riding on a motorcycle. The 56-year old veteran reporter was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead several minutes after his arrival. Reports said authorities have yet to determine the motive for Balcoba's murder. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines record shows that Balcoba is the 174th journalist slain in the line of duty since 1986, and ranked the Philippines among the deadliest country for journalists to work. (Filipinas) EFE/EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

Balcoba de 56 años, fue trasladado al hospital donde murió poco después.

La víctima (foto: der.) era director del grupo de periodistas acreditados de la Policía del Distrito de Manila.

FRM15. Manila (Philippines), 28/05/2016.- An undated handout picture made available by Manila Police District Press Cops (MPDPC) on 28 May 2016 shows slain Filipino journalist Alex Balcoba (R) with other media officers during a courtesy visit and oath taking with former Vice president Jejomar Binay (L) in Manila, Philippines. According to local news, a gunmen shot at close range a journalist in Philippine capital Manila on May 27, 2016. Witnesses said journalist Alex Balcoba was walking at the back of a church after attending a Friday mass when he was shot by unidentified suspects riding on a motorcycle. The 56-year old veteran reporter was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead after a few minutes. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines record shows that Balcoba is the 174th journalist slain in the line of duty since 1986 and ranked the Philippines among the deadliest country for journalists. (Filipinas) EFE/EPA/WPDPC / HANDOUT

La Policía investiga el suceso y la identidad del asesino, que huyó del lugar de los hechos en una motocicleta.

Los asesinatos de periodistas filipinos que critican a políticos locales o investigan asuntos de corrupción son frecuentes en el país asiático.

En 2015 siete periodistas fueron asesinados en Filipinas, según la Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) que en su último informe situó al país asiático como el segundo con más reporteros asesinados desde 1990, sólo por detrás de Irak.

FRM03. Manila (Philippines), 27/05/2016.- Filipino relatives of slain journalist Alex Balcoba light a candle at the scene of the shooting incident in Manila, Philippines, 28 May 2016. According to local news reports, gunmen shot Balcoba at close range in the Philippine capital Manila on 27 May 2016. Witnesses said Balcoba was walking at the back of a church after attending Friday mass when he was shot by unidentified suspects riding on a motorcycle. The 56-year old veteran reporter was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead several minutes after his arrival. Reports said authorities have yet to determine the motive for Balcoba's murder. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines record shows that Balcoba is the 174th journalist slain in the line of duty since 1986, and ranked the Philippines among the deadliest country for journalists to work. (Filipinas) EFE/EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

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