Int’l groups call for Cumpio, Domequil release
Cumpio and Domequil were targeted because of their efforts to improve the lives of the poor people in Eastern Visayas.
Int’l groups call for Cumpio, Domequil release
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Konteksto | Frenchie
Konteksto | Frenchie
Hindi pa tapos ang laban kahit nagdesisyon na ang korte. Dapat lang na magsampa ng apela. Ituloy ang pangagampanya para sa kalayaan. Huwag hayaang mabulok sa bilangguan ang mga walang kasalanan.
How ‘ex-rebels’ testimonies lead to conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
How ‘ex-rebels’ testimonies lead to conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
“It’s based on these self-serving testimonies of these military assets, whose credibility in the first place should be questioned."
Groups angered by guilty verdict vs Frenchie Mae, Marielle
Groups angered by guilty verdict vs Frenchie Mae, Marielle
The conviction went against a previous decision in October 2025 by the Court of Appeals which voided the civil forfeiture case against Cumpio and Domequil.
Kin, groups denounce guilty verdict on detained journalist’s case
Kin, groups denounce guilty verdict on detained journalist’s case
The conviction went against a previous decision in October 2025 by the Court of Appeals which voided the civil forfeiture case against Cumpio and Domequil.
No other cases to prolong journalist’s detention – lawyer
No other cases to prolong journalist’s detention – lawyer
Cumpio’s conviction would set a dangerous precedent for journalists speaking truth to power.
Marcos Jr. urged to free detained journalist as court decisions near
Marcos Jr. urged to free detained journalist as court decisions near
Cumpio’s remaining charges highlighted how the government was throwing accusations against a community journalist who was just doing her job.
Legal victories and civic resistance against systemic repression
Legal victories and civic resistance against systemic repression
Karapatan stated that these legal victories not only granted freedom and protection to activists, but also emphasized the resistance against abuses and weaponization of counter-terror laws.
Charges faced by detained Filipino journalist dropped to 2; Is her release near?
Charges faced by detained Filipino journalist dropped to 2; Is her release near?
The NUPL viewed the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act as laws “to punish those who stand with [the people],” recounting many cases of human rights workers who had been slapped with these cases to silence them.
Court grants motion to nullify murder raps vs redtagged journo
Court grants motion to nullify murder raps vs redtagged journo
Regional Trial Court Branch 21 noted the “glaring disparity and difference regarding the identity of the person named in the complaint and the person arrested."
CA declares no legal basis for civil forfeiture case vs red-tagged journalist, lay worker
CA declares no legal basis for civil forfeiture case vs red-tagged journalist, lay worker
In a 27-page ruling on October 29, Associate Justice Apolinario Bruselas Jr. stated that AMLC can only pursue civil forfeiture if funds or properties are proven to be tied to financing terrorism crime.
TIMELINE: The prolonged detention of Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio
TIMELINE: The prolonged detention of Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio
The case of Cumpio illustrates the painstakingly slow judicial process on harassment suits filed against human rights defenders.
Human rights commission probes rights violations in Cumpio case
Human rights commission probes rights violations in Cumpio case
The Commission reminded the state of its obligations under the United Nations Convention Against Torture and its Optional Protocol, which require humane treatment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and safeguard against inhumane or degrading conditions.
Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague
Rights group calls on authorities to probe harassment of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, colleague
“Kapatid expresses grave concern over mounting reports of neglect, discrimination, and abuses against political prisoners Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil, and other inmates at TCJFD under Warden Eva Naputo and Senior Jail Officer 1 Dalmacio Canayong."
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Media group files complaint vs Tacloban jail warden for ‘abusive behavior’
Frenchie Mae Cumpio reportedly saw jail officials taking photos of written communication and documents handed to her by her visiting lawyers, which is a direct violation of her right to private communication with legal counsel.
Rights defenders commend UN special rapporteur’s recommendations
Rights defenders commend UN special rapporteur’s recommendations
The UPR Watch said that Khan’s report reflects the wanton violations of human rights in the country under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration.
Global media watchdogs question disallowed visit to detained Filipino journalist
Global media watchdogs question disallowed visit to detained Filipino journalist
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case has been listed as one of the 10 most urgent press freedom cases in the world.
Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations
Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations
A memorandum issued by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit based in La Union province reveals the existence of “Project ‘Exit the Greylist.’” It directly links the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) process to at least one terrorist financing case against an activist.
No end to attacks against journalists while ‘terror’ laws remain in effect
No end to attacks against journalists while ‘terror’ laws remain in effect
We assert that journalism is no crime. The public service that journalism brings is essential now more than ever amid our increasingly fragile democracy. We urge the public to join our call: End the systematic use of anti-terrorism policies against civilians, junk the Anti-Terror Law, and abolish the NTF-ELCAC.
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