Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
It is still under the dark orange category, which implies a “difficult” state of press freedom.
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
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Please forgive me, Professor Teodoro
Please forgive me, Professor Teodoro
Time has a way of teaching you the lessons you missed when they were first taught to you, right? I've found myself staring out of windows a few times, wondering what went wrong and what I could have done differently and how else I could communicate what I think people need to understand. In the few years since our democracy started to decline, I've been in a constant rage, wanting to both embrace and destroy this heathen generation that can't seem to recognize its own good.
Judge junks motion filed by lawyers of Tacloban journalist, 2 others
Judge junks motion filed by lawyers of Tacloban journalist, 2 others
“Our call to drop all charges against Frenchie Mae and to immediately release her is now more urgent than ever.”
Alternative media groups, IT companies settle cyberattack case
Alternative media groups, IT companies settle cyberattack case
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat MANILA -- Alternative media groups that were subjected to relentless cyberattacks last year were vindicated with a "small victory" after two tech companies, whose infrastructure were used to carry out the incursions, agree to support...
Franchise renewal as a defense of press freedom
Franchise renewal as a defense of press freedom
By pounding on ABS-CBN, Duterte aims to create a chilling effect among media practitioners. If he could bully the biggest broadcast network, what could stop him from doing the same to others? He and his minions in the House wield the franchise renewal like a Damocles sword, ready to maim freedom of speech and whatever is left of our democracy.
‘Press freedom is dead if Ampatuans not convicted’ – lawyer
‘Press freedom is dead if Ampatuans not convicted’ – lawyer
"If there would be no conviction, I'm sorry to say press freedom is dead."
What World Day against Cyber Censorship means to Filipino journalists
What World Day against Cyber Censorship means to Filipino journalists
By targeting the Philippine alternative press, however, those behind the attack inadvertently highlighted its role in shaping public opinion.
Central Luzon farmers group decry AFP harassment against CL-based journalist
Central Luzon farmers group decry AFP harassment against CL-based journalist
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is again going after a journalist who is merely doing his job. This is the charge of the regional farmers' group Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luson (Amgl, Farmers'...
Attempt to Use Advertisers to Whip Media Into Line is Deplorable (PR)
Attempt to Use Advertisers to Whip Media Into Line is Deplorable (PR)
Statement February 21, 2011 Once again, President Benigno Aquino III has shown a penchant he shares with a number of past leaders: shooting the messenger instead of looking at why the messages seem to be getting worse over time. It is deplorable that this...
SOMAtion: State of the Media Add[REP]RESS[ION]
SOMAtion: State of the Media Add[REP]RESS[ION]
As the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) celebrated its 22nd anniversary, media practitioners presented today’s state of the Philippine media. BY HANNAH FAITH DORMIDO Bulatlat Volume VIII, Number 26, August 3-9, 2008 If Mrs. Arroyo’s State of...
Unified Statement on Right of Reply Bill
Unified Statement on Right of Reply Bill
1. The Right of Reply Bill is an ill-conceived piece of legislation that violates two of the most cherished freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, those of the press and of expression. 2. It is both unfortunate and ironic that the principal authors of the bill in...
Journalists, Lawmakers Debate ‘Right of Reply’ Bill
Journalists, Lawmakers Debate ‘Right of Reply’ Bill
Media insists that the proposed law is “anathema to democracy” while lawmakers contend that it is a measure to counter the tendency among journalists to resort to “trial by publicity.” BY AYI MUALLAM Pinoy Press Posted by Bulatlat The debate over the Right of Reply...
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