ZAMBOANGA CITY: Motorcycle gunmen on Wednesday murdered a radio broadcaster in Tagum City in southern Philippines and media groups condemned the continued attacks on members of the media in the country.

The 46-year old Rogelio Butalid, who worked for Radyo Natin, was shot outside his studio along Sobrecary Street.  Butalid, who is also a village council member, was about to get his motorcycle when gunmen attacked him.

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