MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is the deadliest country for journalists in Asia, the annual report published by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders showed. According the media watchdog’s yearly round-up, four of the five journalists targeted by gunman were killed in the country this year. The Philippines was among the deadliest countries for reporters in the world, joining Syria (12 people killed), Mexico (11), Afghanistan (9) and Iraq (8). In the latest World Press Freedom Index released last April, the country rose 11 places to 127th from 138th out of 180 countries in 2016 after scoring 41.08. READ: Philippines improves in World Press Freedom Index

Source: Philippine Star December 19, 2017 11:37 UTC