MANILA, Philippines – In a dark world full of deception, every journalist strives to bring light into this world through facts. But Percy Lapid made sure his light was like rapid fire: powerful, relentless, unhesitating.
Percy, whose real name is Percival Mabasa, was not afraid to be feisty and fiery. As long-time radio commentator, Percy kept his fire burning for broadcasting even until his untimely death.
On October 3, Percy Lapid was gunned down by motorcycle-riding assailants in Las Piñas City. He is the second journalist to be killed under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Authorities have yet to catch the culprit, but they announced on Friday, October 7, that they had already identified a person of interest in the killing of Lapid. Authorities put a P1.5-million bounty on his head.
He is scheduled to be laid to rest…
