The killing of radio broadcaster Cresenciano Bunduquin in Oriental Mindoro province on Wednesday, May 31, has sparked another call from the international community to stop 'attacks on media' in the Philippines and to immediately investigate the murder. Led by the Embassies of Canada and the Netherlands in Manila, six other diplomatic missions expressed their 'grave concern' about the slaying of Bunduquin as they highlighted the significant role of the media in a democracy. 'We welcome swift action of law enforcement agencies to investigate Bunduquin's death and urge Philippine authorities to take concrete steps to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,' read the statement of Canada and the Netherlands, who are cochairs of the global network, Media Freedom Coalition.

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