SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
This triumph is a testament that winning is possible if people choose to fight.
SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
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Pasig court acquits Ressa, Rappler of final tax evasion case
Pasig court acquits Ressa, Rappler of final tax evasion case
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and Rappler Holdings Corporation (RHC) have been acquitted, Sept. 12, of the remaining tax evasion charges filed against them by the previous administration.
Court acquits Rappler, Maria Ressa of tax evasion
Court acquits Rappler, Maria Ressa of tax evasion
“While colleagues similarly face legal challenges -- from libel to made-up terrorism charges -- in relation to their work, we take inspiration from this acquittal that if we stand up and hold the line, we can win,” NUJP stated.
UN expert raises alarm over attacks against PH independent media
UN expert raises alarm over attacks against PH independent media
United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan expressed deep concern over recent developments in the Philippines to silence independent and investigative journalism in the country.
CA decision denies appeal of Maria Ressa, former Rappler researcher
CA decision denies appeal of Maria Ressa, former Rappler researcher
“We are not taking all these sitting down. As we always say, an attack on one is an attack on all.”
Reminders and unwanted legacies
Reminders and unwanted legacies
Together with, and partly as a result of, its attacks on the press, it is leaving behind it neither change nor development, but more of the same rule of the few, even worse poverty, and, as it kept reminding us, the use of State violence and terror against anyone who dared exercise the freedoms the Constitution protects.
Media groups assail SEC shutdown order against Rappler
Media groups assail SEC shutdown order against Rappler
"We are entitled to appeal this decision and will do so, especially since the proceedings were highly irregular."
As elections loom, cyber-attacks plague PH media
As elections loom, cyber-attacks plague PH media
A group of Filipino journalists has assailed the series of cyber-attacks that have been targeting the Philippine media and called on government agencies to investigate and stop these attacks.
New Nobel laureate Maria Ressa highlights worrying press freedom situation in PH
New Nobel laureate Maria Ressa highlights worrying press freedom situation in PH
Rappler CEO and veteran journalist Maria Ressa highlighted the continuing attacks against Filipino journalists as she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award in Oslo, Norway yesterday, International Human Rights Day.
ALAB ANALYSIS: Ban and delete Facebook?
ALAB ANALYSIS: Ban and delete Facebook?
Pag-usapan natin ang banta ni Pang. Duterte sa Facebook kasama sina Maria Ressa at Gemma Mendoza ng Rappler, at digital activist Tonyo Cruz.
Journalists urge public to defend press freedom
Journalists urge public to defend press freedom
“Never since the late unlamented Marcos dictatorship has a president ever deigned to shut down the independent media and stifle criticism and dissent.”
6 questions on Rappler, cyberlibel and press freedom
6 questions on Rappler, cyberlibel and press freedom
The issue here goes beyond Rappler as other dominant and alternative news media organizations are also under attack. Ressa only becomes a convenient target because of her high profile. That's what she has in common with ABS-CBN which is a leading network. The chilling effect becomes clear by targeting both of them.
Guilty verdict vs. Maria Ressa, reporter ‘an attack on all’
Guilty verdict vs. Maria Ressa, reporter ‘an attack on all’
Various groups assailed today yet another attack against press freedom in the country, with a Manila court handing down a guilty verdict against Rappler’s CEO Maria Ressa and their former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr.
As court finds Rappler guilty of cyber libel, Ressa vows to keep on fighting
As court finds Rappler guilty of cyber libel, Ressa vows to keep on fighting
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said the trial was "a test run for the latest weapon the State can now wield to intimidate and silence not only the media but all citizens who call out government abuse."
Forum tackles how law is being used as a weapon against the media
Forum tackles how law is being used as a weapon against the media
“Resistance is not futile, but vital to preserving democracy.”
Combating ‘fake news’
Combating ‘fake news’
Singapore passed early last May an anti-“fake news” law that will be implemented this month. The “Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation” Act gives government the power to compel online news sites and even chat groups to remove statements “against the...
#FightBack | Journalists support Rappler’s plea to stop coverage ban
#FightBack | Journalists support Rappler’s plea to stop coverage ban
The ban extends to any journalist who would write or broadcast anything that the President deems to be 'fake news.’
Contexts: The Rappler case
Contexts: The Rappler case
ASKED if he caused the February 13 arrest of Rappler CEO and editor Maria Ressa, President Rodrigo Duterte said he had nothing to do with it, and that he did not “relish picking on her.” He also said he did not know Wilfredo Keng, whose complaint that he had been...
Groups condemn arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa
Groups condemn arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa
"This government, led by a man who has proven averse to criticism and dissent, now proves it will go to ridiculous lengths to forcibly silence a critical media and stifle free expression and thought."
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