SPEAKER Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday announced a P5 million reward from the House of Representatives for anyone who can provide information that will lead to the arrest of those responsible for the killing of veteran broadcaster Percival Mabasa, known in the media industry as Percy Lapid.

Romualdez said the bounty will come from the personal contributions of House members who were shocked and disturbed by the killing.

“We in the House view with concern the killing of Percy Mabasa. The perpetrators and the masterminds behind this dastardly act must be brought to justice at all costs,” Romualdez said. “Violence has no place in a civilized society like ours.”

He lamented the continued violence against the media who are just exercising their profession.

“The role of journalists is very critical in ensuring transparency in government. Protecting them is very important in guaranteeing freedom of speech and freedom of expression. We in government, consider them as partners in nation-building,” Romualdez said.

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