Manila, June 23 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday urged journalists facing threats or intimidation to immediately seek police assistance as authorities intensified their investigation into the attempted killing of a broadcaster in Capiz.

"I urge those who have received threats or feel intimidated to immediately coordinate with your local police stations or the Regional Public Information Office so we can provide the necessary security assessments and protection without delay," PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement.

Jay Lavapiez, 48, popularly known as "Papang Jay" and station manager of Baskog Radyo, was on his way to the radio station early Monday when a gunman opened fire on his vehicle in Bar...