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Radio Journalist Erwin Labitad Segovia Shot Dead in the Philippines - Committee to Protect Journalists
BISLIG CITY, SURIGAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES, JUL 21 – Erwin Segovia, 63, was ambushed and killed after his radio show; the Philippines recorded 147 journalist killings from 1998 to 2024, making it one of the most dangerous countries for media workers.
- Radio broadcaster Erwin Labitad Segovia was fatally shot on July 22, 2025, while riding his motorcycle in the Mangagoy area of Bislig, a city located in Surigao del Sur, as he was heading home after his morning program.
- Segovia's killing followed an ambush by two assailants on a motorcycle shortly after he finished his morning broadcast and had no prior reported threats or risk listing.
- Officials initiated an investigation spearheaded by the government’s media security task force, deploying a Special Investigation Task Group and undertaking immediate pursuit actions to capture those responsible for the killing.
- A local official announced a reward of one million pesos for anyone providing tips that could help apprehend the suspects, while CPJ and RSF urged authorities to conduct comprehensive and transparent investigations, insisting that no effort should be spared in seeking justice.
- Segovia's death highlights ongoing threats to journalists amid the Philippines' ninth-place ranking on the 2024 Global Impunity Index, underscoring urgent needs for stronger protections and accountability.
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Press groups demand swift justice for murdered Philippine broadcaster
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) requested Philippine authorities conduct a swift and credible investigation into the killing of veteran broadcaster Erwin Labitad Segovia, who was shot on Monday while riding his motorcycle home after his morning broadcast. According to CPJ, Segovia, also known as “Boy Pana,” is the fifth journalist to be killed since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022. CPJ’s Senior Southeast Asia Repres…
Radio journalist Erwin Labitad Segovia shot dead in the Philippines - Committee to Protect Journalists
Bangkok, July 22, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Philippine authorities to launch a swift and credible investigation into Monday’s killing of Radio WOW FM journalist Erwin Labitad Segovia, who was shot by unidentified assailants while riding his motorcycle home after his morning broadcast. Segovia was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in Bislig city in the southern province of Surigao del Sur, the Inquirer newspaper re…
Broadcaster shot dead in Surigao del Sur city
SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Barely 20 minutes after he finished his morning radio program on Monday, Radyo Gugma station manager and program host Erwin Segovia, more popularly known among his listeners as “Boy Pana,” was shot while driving his motorcycle along the national highway in Barangay Mangagoy, Bislig City in Surigao del […]...Keep on reading: Broadcaster shot dead in Surigao del Sur city
Radioman shot dead in Bislig
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A radio commentator in Bislig City was shot dead by unidentified gunmen Monday morning on his way home after hosting his radio program, the Caraga regional police said.The victim, Erwin Labitad Segovia, 63, also known as “Boy Pana,” was host of a radio talk show, “Diritsahan!” which covered social issues, local governance and community concerns at WOW FM Bislig.The report from Bislig police said Segovia was riding his Suzuk…
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