THE continuous increase in media killings in the country has alarmed not only media organizations but also the Senate, which has called for an inquiry today into the efforts of the Philippines National Police (PNP) to address the situation.

Senator Grace Poe, chairwoman of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, said they have invited officials of the PNP including Director General Alan Purisima to update the committee on the spate of media killings and what the police are doing about it.

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