The Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) chapter in Butuan City has condemned the killing of Gerry Campos, a broadcaster-turned-municipal councilor, in Marihatag town, Surigao del Sur province.
The group called on authorities to pursue a thorough and impartial investigation, saying justice must be served "swiftly and without compromise."
Campos was stabbed to death on Saturday morning while walking near a gasoline station in Barangay Santa Cruz.
His 42-year-old attacker was apprehended by the police in a pursuit operation on the same day.
“We are deeply saddened and outraged by this senseless act of violence. Gerry’s untimely death is not only a tragic loss to his family and friends but also to the media community and the public he served with dedication,” the KBP-Butuan City Chapter said in a statement Saturday night.
Before winning a Sangguniang Bayan (SB) seat in Marihatag in this year's midterm elections, Campos served as a director of Radio Mindanao Network in Butuan City and was manager of Radyo Serbato in the same city.
“We, the Radyo Serbato family, deeply mourn the passing of Gerry Campos, our first station manager, former area manager, and a dedicated SB member of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur. Your leadership, service, and kindness have left a legacy we will always remember. Rest in peace, Sir Gerry. Your Radyo Serbato family will forever honor your memory,” Campos’ former radio station posted on Facebook on Saturday. (PNA)