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Albay broadcast journalist shot in apparent attack; police launch manhunt
A prominent television news anchor in Albay province was shot by unidentified gunmen Monday afternoon, prompting authorities to establish a special task force to investigate the incident. The shooting has raised fresh concerns about journalist safety in the region.
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Adrian 'Golden Boy' Loterte, an anchor with RBN News Television's 'Rabas Cun Rabas' program, was attacked in Daraga town on Monday afternoon, October 12. The broadcast journalist, a resident of Barangay San Roque in Legazpi City, was targeted by gunmen whose identities remain unknown.
The Philippine National Police responded swiftly to the incident, establishing a special investigation task group dedicated to the case. Officers have intensified their manhunt for the suspects and begun gathering evidence at the scene. Investigators are currently pursuing several leads as they work to identify the attackers and determine the motive behind the shooting.
The incident marks another troubling case involving a media professional in the Bicol region. Police have appealed to the public for information that may assist in locating the perpetrators. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities conducting interviews and reviewing available evidence.