Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
“In moments of crisis, clarity is resistance, and truth is the nation’s defense."
Senate chaos shows vital media role despite hostile condition
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Frenchie Mae Cumpio wins prestigious international award
Frenchie Mae Cumpio wins prestigious international award
"But I’d like to give a greater salute to everyone who continues to believe in truth and justice."
Amid red-tagging, media workers’ pursuit of people’s stories continues
Amid red-tagging, media workers’ pursuit of people’s stories continues
“This incident has brought me a lot of stress and I fear that the attacks against me and other activists and progressives in the Ilocos region will only escalate into more grievous attack.”
Cebu women journalists fight state repression
Cebu women journalists fight state repression
“As researchers and members of alternative media groups, we do not confine ourselves to social media, secondhand, thirdhand information. We do not confine ourselves to desks."
Attacks on community journalism meant to silence people’s issues
Attacks on community journalism meant to silence people’s issues
“RJ symbolizes the best of us in community journalism, but his life was cut short when the military killed him."
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
The NUJP also emphasized the need to address the climate of impunity. If this still exists, “no amount of safety measures would be enough to protect ourselves from harm.”
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
It is still under the dark orange category, which implies a “difficult” state of press freedom.
Journalist faces complaint over screenshots used in news report
Journalist faces complaint over screenshots used in news report
The materials are part of reporting on a matter of public interest, specifically the handling of government scholarship funds and student benefits.
‘Why did the military kill a journalist?’
‘Why did the military kill a journalist?’
Ledesma was in Toboso to find out the situation of the locals who will be affected by the renewable energy projects.
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
“We give the highest honor to our colleague RJ, who until his last breath served marginalized communities by immersing and reporting on their stories."
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
“As the ‘tribune of the people,’ the OSG has a duty to ensure that sham and fabricated cases, like the cases against Frenchie and Marielle, should not be allowed to prosper.”
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
“[One rebel returnee’s] assertions as a ‘single cooperating insider’ must be received with extreme caution. Unless it is supported by independent and unbiased evidence, her narration of the events deserves scant consideration."
Group denounces libel vs Capiz broadcasters
Group denounces libel vs Capiz broadcasters
The cases faced by Baskog Radio anchors India and Jay Lavapiez prove that libel laws have been weaponized for intimidation and retaliation.
SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
This triumph is a testament that winning is possible if people choose to fight.
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
“Uy-Perez’s blind faith in the testimonies of self-declared rebel surrenderers is unacceptable and unjust.”
Group denounces killing of Negros Occidental broadcaster
Group denounces killing of Negros Occidental broadcaster
"It is a blatant attack to silence voices that seek to inform, question, and hold power to account for their civic duties and responsibilities and uphold the public’s right to know."
Tacloban court yet to decide on journo, Church worker’s appeals
Tacloban court yet to decide on journo, Church worker’s appeals
“The team as well as the families of Frenchie and Maye are hoping that the decisions will be made as soon as possible.”
Political content led to attacks vs campus press
Political content led to attacks vs campus press
“There is no such thing as ‘apolitical’ reporting. It is always focused on the interest of the people.”
Reporter’s arrest over report on criminal case an ‘abuse of the law’
Reporter’s arrest over report on criminal case an ‘abuse of the law’
“While the security of personal information is important, the [Data Privacy Act] is also commonly used to deny media workers access to information essential to their work and for 'lawfare' suits to deter or punish coverage.”
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
"Cumpio and Domequil deserve to be free to fight for justice.”
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