Romeo Olea

Romeo Olea (1962 – June 13, 2011) was a Filipino radio commentator who worked for DWEB-FM in Iriga City, Philippines, prior to his being ambushed, receiving two shots in the back as he rode his motorcycle to work.

According to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, Olea’s murder marked the sixth media–related death under President Benigno Aquino, and the 145th since 1986 when democracy was restored. It was also the second killing of a DWEB radio broadcaster within a year.

Death Filipino radio commentator Romeo Olea, 49, was killed after being shot twice in back as he rode his motorcycle to work around 5:30 a.m. on June 13, 2011. The ambush occurred along the road Olea usually takes to get to work; two empty 9 mm shells were recovered from the scene.

Olea was employed at DWEB-FM in Nabua, Camarines Sur, where he hosted his daily broadcast "Anything Goes," where he provided commentary on politics, current affairs, and government corruption. It was unclear who sent the messages or what the messages said. Decena also said Olea had a premonition regarding his possible fate, which caused him to start carrying a gun.

Luis Raymund Villafuerte, governor of Camarines Sur, offered a reward of 500,000 pesos (US$11,500) for leads on the identities and whereabouts of Olea’s killers.

Career Romeo Olea began his career in radio broadcasting in 1998. He worked for DZGE in Canaman, DWKI in Iriga City, and DWEB-FM.

Personal Olea was survived by his wife, Raquel, and two children, Jester Angelo and Janri.