No justice for slain Philippine journalist Juan Jumalon as suspects acquitted - Committee to Protect Journalists

No justice for slain Philippine journalist Juan Jumalon as suspects acquitted - Committee to Protect Journalists

Bangkok, April 4, 2025—Philippine prosecutors must redouble their efforts to locate, arrest, and convict those responsible for the fatal shooting of journalist Juan Jumalon while live broadcasting from his home-based radio station, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. In a 33-page ruling dated March 18, Regional Trial Court Judge Michael Ajoc acquitted three suspects — Jolito Mangompit, Reynante Saja Bongcawel, and Boboy Sagaray Bon…

Misamis radioman’s slay case: Court junks murder raps vs suspects

A trial court in Misamis Occidental has dismissed the murder charges filed against three men tagged in the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, alias “Johnny Walker,” who was fatally shot during a live broadcast at his home in Calamba town.

Local court dismisses murder complaint vs 3 suspects in radio host’s murder

The regional trial court (RTC) of Calamba, Misamis Occidental has dismissed the murder complaints against the three individuals tagged in the killing of Misamis

Former Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Paul Gutierrez is disappointed with the court's decision to acquit the three suspects in the murder of broadcaster Juan Jumalon or “DJ Johnny Walker” of Misamis Occidental. Gutierrez said he and Jumalon's family were surprised by the verdict of acquittal in the murder case of Jolito Mangompit, accomplices Reynante Bongcawel and Boboy Bongcawel. Judge Michael Ajoc of Bra…

Local Motel Under Scrutiny after 3 Murders in Less than 2 Months

According to two Portland media outlets, a local motel is under increased scrutiny by the Portland Police Bureau following three shooting deaths in less than two months. KOIN-TV reported in early January that the Quality Inn Motel, located near the intersection of Northeast Sandy Blvd. and Northeast 82nd Avenue, has been the site of three separate deadly shootings there, one in November and two in December. According to KOIN, police said it’s be…