It is not enough for the Duterte administration to vow swift justice for slain Albay broadcaster Joey Llana.

It is also urgent for the government to immediately dismantle the growing culture of violence and impunity which emboldens assassins to murder journalists, local politicians, priests and ordinary citizens.

Knee-jerk reactions are mere ritual responses.

What is necessary is a complete overhaul of the administration’s policies on crime prevention, adherence to due process and disavowal of violence and impunity.

EDCEL C. LAGMAN