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[Statement] Justice for Gwenn Salamida

(Photo courtesy: Boy Santos, The STAR)

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condoles with the family and colleagues of Gwenn Salamida of ‘Saksi Ngayon’, who was shot dead in a salon that she owned in Quezon City on August 17.

According to a statement by the National Press Club, Salamida was shot by an unidentified assailant and sustained four gunshot wounds, including two in the head.

NPC said it is in close coordination with the Quezon City Police District and the Presidential Task Force of Media Security on Salamida’s case.

We join the National Press Club in condemning her murder and in calling for a swift resolution to the case and for justice for her murder.

 

Reference:
National Directorate
+639175155991

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