Palace to let DILG take action on threats vs Davao radioman

Malacañang will let the Department of Interior and Local Government take action on the death threats allegedly being sent to a Davao del Sur radio commentator. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said she may forward to the DILG the details of the threats against Lito Labra. “At least we are aware this is happening, perhaps we can move quickly para 'di magkaroon ng 'di magandang pangyayari," she said on government-run dzRB radio. Earlier, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said Labra, a commentator on a daily radio program from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. at 91.5 dxWM-Sunrise FM in Mati, said he received a threatening text message, minutes after his morning board. The death threat came two days after radio reporter Nestor Libaton was killed in Mati. The NUJP quoted Labra as saying he discussed about illegal mining, illegal logging and the recent death of broadcast reporter Nestor Libaton on his program. Labra said he has reported the threat to the local police and has altered his routes. He had been altering his routes since he received threats starting February, when he discussed illegal mining and logging activities in Mati. — LBG, GMA News