Balance concern for security with respect for privacy of journalists – CHR to cops

MANILA, Philippines --- Police officers need to balance their concern for the security of journalists with respect for their privacy, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said in a statement on Monday. "We note the proactive effort of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in ensuring media safety by initiating unannounced house visits, albeit raising concerns, following the killing of journalist Percy Lapid," CHR said. The CHR was referring to Percival Mabasa, who was popularly known as radio commentator Percy Lapid, the host of "Lapid Fire," who was shot dead in an ambush last Oct. 3 at the gate of the subdivision where he lived. "The Commission on Human Rights ...

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