Philippine media attacks continue

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Philippine media attacks continue
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Posted: 0327 GMT (1127 HKT)





Filipino journalists display pictures of killed colleagues during World Press Freedom Day.




MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A Filipino journalist shot and critically wounded has become the latest casualty in attacks that have prompted an international watchdog to call the Philippines the world's "most murderous" country for reporters.

Cline Cantoneros, 32, a hard-hitting radio broadcaster, was on his way home in southern Dipolog city on his motorcycle on Wednesday when three men shot him seven times with a .45 caliber pistol, city police Chief Superintendent Tomas Hizon said.

Cantoneros, who frequently criticized local officials for alleged corruption and mismanagement in his early morning program on Radio DXAA, was brought to a hospital in critical condition.

The broadcaster had received death threats, some through cell phone text messages, which he read on the air, colleagues said.




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http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/05/03/philippines.journalists.ap/

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1. I love these people. They are an inspiration to all democracies.

I remember when the Philippines had their first elections after Marcos fell. People stood in lines in hours, there were threats, some shootings, and they still waited to vote.

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2. DFAT issues Philippines travel warning

DFAT issues Philippines travel warning
The Federal Government has warned Australians against travelling to the Philippines amid increased fears of a terrorist attack in the country's tourist areas.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has issued a fresh travel advisory for the Philippines, urging travellers to "exercise extreme caution".

"We continue to receive reports that terrorists in the region are planning attacks," the advisory said.

"Recent reports suggest that terrorists may be in the final stages of planning an attack.

"Attacks could occur at any time, anywhere in the Philippines.




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http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200505/s1362099.htm