UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
"Cumpio and Domequil deserve to be free to fight for justice.”
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
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UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
“It is true that the situation under this administration is not as severe as the previous administration. But in terms of real change, I think the Philippines has to take a number of measures before it can turn the page on the past."
Filipino delegations to UN rights council session to expose continuing violations in the PH
Filipino delegations to UN rights council session to expose continuing violations in the PH
“to bring to the attention of the international community the continuing fight for justice
of families of victims of extrajudicial killings and the ‘war on drugs.’”
Joint Statement | End the censorship
Joint Statement | End the censorship
We, the undersigned, urge the NTC to reconsider its decision and call on President Marcos Jr. to rescind this illegal, unfair and unwarranted restriction on press freedom, the freedoms of expression and association, and the right to due process.
Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines
Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines
Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship.
Media groups urge DOJ to release journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, 2 others
Media groups urge DOJ to release journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, 2 others
“The recent visit and observations made by UNSR Khan have brought to light the unjust state of their prolonged detention, begging an immediate review and dismissal of the charges against them, should evidence be lacking,” the groups said.
Junk website blocking order, NTC urged
Junk website blocking order, NTC urged
"Insisting on the blocking of our websites runs counter to the government's claims of having a vibrant democracy. We call on the Philippine government to stop violating the people's right to free expression and opinion," they said.
Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations
Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations
"The Philippine government will become a laughing stock in the international community if it does not heed SR Khan's findings."
UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
“The whole concept of freedom of expression is to be able to say what you want even if it offends the other side. The government should encourage a greater culture of tolerance.” -- Special Rapporteur on Free Expression and Opinion Irene Khan
In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks
In the Philippines, women journalists face sexual harassment, politically-motivated attacks
“Frenchie used to lead the Eastern Vista, where is it now? They used to report the prices of basic commodities of Samar and how it affects the people. No one does that now. It is a big disservice to the poor in the region.”
‘I am on your side,’ UN expert on free expression tells PH journos
‘I am on your side,’ UN expert on free expression tells PH journos
Among the issues that those who participated in the NUJP campaign hoped Khan would look into include website blocking, political prisoners, gender-based attacks against women journalists and media killings.
Freedom of expression is the people’s right to fight back
Freedom of expression is the people’s right to fight back
We must therefore never forget that contradiction in fighting back for freedom of expression today. Freedom of expression is not a privilege of those in power, but a weapon of the oppressed to safeguard against the abuse of power—whether economic, political, and social.
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