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Albay broadcaster dies from gunshot wounds in Daraga attack
Adrian Loterte, a news anchor for RBN News Television, succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting incident in Albay province. Local officials have called for an immediate investigation into the attack.
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LEGAZPI CITY — Adrian "Golden Boy" Loterte, an anchor for RBN News Television, died Monday evening at a hospital following a shooting in Barangay San Roque, Daraga, Albay. The broadcaster was pronounced dead shortly after 5 p.m., hours after the attack.
Loterte was shot while in the coastal village, triggering swift condemnation from town officials and his media employer. The incident has raised alarm among the local broadcast community, with calls for authorities to prioritize the case.
The Daraga municipal government and RBN News Television have demanded a thorough and expedited investigation into the circumstances surrounding Loterte's death. Officials have not yet disclosed details regarding possible motives or suspects in the case.
The killing adds to concerns over press freedom and journalist safety in the Bicol region, where media practitioners often cover sensitive local issues. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.