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Pooled editorial | Anti-fake news bill: Dangerous – and unnecessary

The bill’s definition of fake news provides us a clue. It claims that fake news is any information that intends to sow hatred, chaos, violence or division, or seeks to blacken someone’s reputation. Intent and malice will therefore be the basis for deciding what is fake news, which in turn will lead to the prosecution of the party involved – but how does one distinguish between a false report based on an honest mistake and one maliciously spread through print, broadcasting and online?

Bulatlat Staff | Jul 3, 2017

On the front lines of a bigger war

The attack was political and primarily directed against the wife, other relatives, lawyers, and supporters of candidate Esmael Magundadatu, who incidentally did win the post in the 2010 elections. But the journalists were killed as well because the perpetrators...

Bulatlat Contributors | Jul 1, 2017

Oppose threats of media censorship

In these extremely pressing times, the media, journalists, and netizens should not be censored but should instead be encouraged to work together in investigating the Mindanao crisis and examining the basis, implementation, and possible excesses of martial law.

Bulatlat Contributors | May 28, 2017

Journalists decry Facebook’s blocking of colleague’s account

“We find it ironic that as we journalists voice our concern about the return of a Marcosian rule, one of our colleagues, in her practice of responsible journalism, is facing censorship,” Altermidya said.

Bulatlat Contributors | Nov 28, 2016

Let’s Talk Peace: Episode 1

Kabataang may say sa lipunan: subaybayan ang peace talks kasama si Neen Sapalo. Video by AlterMidya People's Alternative Media...

Janess Ann J. Ellao | Jul 14, 2016

Curb impunity, Duterte urged

"We sincerely hope you will break this chain of apathy that continues to strengthen the culture of impunity in the country, so that our fallen colleagues and all other victims of crimes will finally begin to get justice.”

Ronalyn V. Olea | Jun 3, 2016

Press freedom?

By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Press freedom is said to be a fundamental human right and one of the foundations of democratic societies. In 2006, then UN Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information Shashi Tharoor lamented, “The number...

Benjie Oliveros | Nov 28, 2014

Pooled editorial | Five years after the Ampatuan massacre, Aquino must be held accountable

The Ampatuan Massacre is a key issue in the Filipino people’s struggle against the culture of impunity that has afflicted the country for so long. A decision favourable to the masterminds and killers will encourage more killings of and human rights violations against journalists, activists, and other sectors.

Bulatlat Staff | Nov 22, 2014

5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Public urged to light a candle for justice

Members of the End Impunity Alliance, AlterMidya, a national network of alternative media outfits and the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication will hold a protest march around the university’s academic oval on Nov. 21.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Nov 18, 2014

5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Aquino held accountable for impunity

“Aquino is wrong in saying that the killings are not work-related. These journalists were killed for their work, not because of a love triangle or any other reason.” – Luis Teodoro

Ronalyn V. Olea | Nov 13, 2014

Prrrrrs freedom

Dee Ayroso | Oct 22, 2014

Then and now | Marcos-era mosquito press shares lessons with new breed of alternative media

Whenever allowances were delayed or the reality of scarce resources hit them, Edita Burgos said one of the staff would shout, “Para sa Bayan!” (For the Motherland!) and all of them would continue working.

Ronalyn V. Olea | Oct 12, 2014

National network of alternative media outfits formed

Pledging to continue the progressive tradition of alternative journalism, media groups banded together to better serve as “voices of the people.”