19 October 2004
Eldy Gabinales
Shooting
Radio commentator Eldy Gabinales, also known as Eldy Sablas, was killed in Tandag, Surigao del Sur.
An unidentified assailant shot Gabinales three times from behind in the head and body as he rode his tricycle from a supermarket. While not confirmed, the National Union of Journalists in the Philippines has suggested one motive behind the shooting was his vocal opposition to the alleged illegal drugs trade and illegal gambling in his town. He often expressed these views as host of “Singgit sa mga Lungsuranon (Cry of the People)" program over local Radio DXJR-FM.
