Press Release
May 31, 2007

Kiko on death threats received by Ricky Carandang and Noel Alamar

"We condemn the harassment of ABS-CBN journalists Ricky Carandang and Noel Alamar who are receiving death threats due to their stories on election irregularities in the province of Lanao. This form of intimidation is not only a threat to the lives of these media practitioners but also a threat to the freedom of the press.

"The chilling effect that these death threats bring must not be tolerated, and the master mind of this coercion must be apprehended immediately."

"The government must swiftly get to the bottom of this brazen disregard for the rule of law and for the freedom of the press. Our authorities need to prosecute and punish the guilty in order to deter similar acts from happening."

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