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May 31, 2016

Philippines: Journalist Alex Balcoba Murdered in Manila
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In the Philippines, journalist Alex Balcoba was murdered in Manila
Monday by two gunmen. Balcoba was a reporter for the People's Brigada
tabloid. The Philippines is one of the world's deadliest countries for
reporters; more than 30 journalists have been killed under President
Aquino's administration. His murder comes one day after the Philippines
Congress officially declared Rodrigo Duterte the next president. Duterte
has admitted to his role in death squads, joked about the gang rape of
an Australian missionary, and pledged to kill tens of thousands of
people.


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