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The National Press Club is asking all sectors not to
muddle the investigation into killing of the Nueva Ecija broadcaster
Mark Palacios on Wednesday, as it condemned in the strongest terms
the brutal killing of the journalist.
The NPC is sad that certain
politicians in Nueva Ecija are riding on the death of this Radyo ng
Bayan reporter, who is not only known for his hard-hitting reports,
but also for his well-meaning assistance to his fellow Nueva
Ecijanos.
To give a clear picture of the
killing of Palacios of Guimba, Nueva Ecija, NPC President Roy Mabasa,
together with VP Benny Antiporda, personally coordinated with the
family of Palacios and with the authorities, specifically with the
National Bureau of Investigation, to ensure that the perpetrators
will be brought to the bar of justice.
“The brutal murder of Palacios
is the most serious attack against press freedom. He is now laid in
a closed casket because the sight of his [body] could send anybody
to chill. This is a signal that all the groups of journalists must
now close their ranks and work together toward the end of this,”
Mabasa said.
The NPC will not only provide
legal aide to prosecute the case of Palacios, but will also extend
educational assistance to his children.
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