Albay TV Anchor Killed After Shooting in Daraga, Authorities Launch Probe
Broadcaster Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte died after being shot at his bakery in Daraga, Albay, prompting local officials to demand a swift investigation.
Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte, a broadcaster for RBN News Television’s program Rabas Cun Rabas, was shot multiple times at his bakery in Purok 4, Barangay San Roque, Daraga, Albay, at about 4:10 p.m. He was rushed to a hospital in Legazpi City but succumbed to his injuries shortly after 5 p.m. Daraga Mayor Victor Perete denounced the attack, urging the Philippine National Police and other agencies to hold the gunmen accountable and warning against intimidation and impunity. Police Regional Office 5 has activated a Special Investigation Task Group, reviewing CCTV, gathering witness statements, and establishing checkpoints nearby, while the suspects remain unidentified and the motive unclear. Albay police chief Noel Nuñez confirmed Loterte’s death, and the Albay Press Club, led by Edwin Peralta, called for a swift, impartial investigation and requested support from the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, emphasizing that attacks on journalists threaten press freedom.
Why it matters
The killing highlights risks to journalists in the Philippines and raises concerns about press freedom and public safety.
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