Radioman survives ambush

MANILA, Philippines - A block-timer radio commentator was wounded after two men on a motorcycle waylaid him in Jaro, Iloilo yesterday morning.

Fernando Gabio, 62, married, known as “Mr. Expose” on RMN, and resident of Barangay Democracia, Jaro, Iloilo City suffered a gunshot wound on the right leg, according to Police Officer 1 Raul Romero II of the Jaro police.

Reports said the incident took place at around 7 a.m. March 2 on Democracia St., Barangay Democracia, Jaro, Iloilo City.

Police said the two suspects repeatedly shot Gabio while he was washing his vehicle.

The suspects fled, police added.

Gabio was taken to Iloilo Mission Hospital.

Responding policemen recovered three empty shells of a caliber 45 pistol and three deformed slugs.