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PNP condemns shooting of Albay radioman, launches manhunt
The Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., has ordered an investigation into the ambush of radio broadcaster Noel Samar in Albay, calling for "speedy justice."
Samar was shot in the chest and abdomen on Monday morning in Guinobatan town and is currently receiving medical attention in a Legazpi City hospital.
PNP Regional Office 5 in Bicol is actively pursuing leads regarding the motive behind the attack, considering both personal and professional aspects.
Investigators are examining collected evidence and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailant and their motives, which remain undetermined.
Lt. Gen. Nartatez condemned the violence against the media and assured that ongoing coordination with Samar's family and local media aims to gather more information to apprehend the perpetrator.
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