International News Safety Institute

24 January 2011

Gerardo 'Gerry' Ortega

Incident

Gerardo 'Gerry' Ortega

Cause of death

Shooting

Details

Dr Gerry Ortega was shot dead in Puerto Princesa City, in the eastern island province of Palawan. 

Dr Ortega, a veterinarian who anchored a radio programme for DWAR Palawan, had been receiving death threats for over a year, according to reports.

Local media suggested the suspect was caught shortly after the killing of the radio broadcaster, but he was not immediately identified.

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