According to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), Maganes is the 18th journalist murdered under President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, and the 190th since 1986.
Journalist who survived slay try in 2016 shot dead
Alyssa Mae Clarin
Ombudsman junks raps filed by Mindanao journo against police, military
“Even if the Ombudsman dismissed the case, it doesn’t change the fact that the PNP [Philippine National Police] and top leaders have admitted their folly when their minions arrested me.“
Collective support from communities, important in protecting truth tellers
“If you do not involve the public in your problem, then you cannot practice what you preach.”
Prosecutor files cyber libel against online media outfit’s EIC
“The filing of cases against two NorDis staff, me included, is an escalation of attacks against our media group.”
Benguet prosecutor refiles cyber libel case against alternative media outfit volunteer
“Libel has always been a tool of government officials and influential individuals to stifle freedom of expression and silence critical media organizations.”
1 journalist killed, another arrested in just 2 days
“The impunity with which journalists continue to be attacked and killed is the same impunity that drives the continued killings in the government’s war on drugs and the continued assassination of activists and human rights defenders.”
Campaign for legal defense of journalists launched
“Today, we renew our commitment to defend press freedom by serving the people’s right to know. Let our vow be: A free press for free people.”
As ABS-CBN regionals close, employees, supporters push for people’s initiative
“The closure of ABS-CBN’s regional stations also deprives millions upon millions of Filipinos throughout the country of a major source of credible news and information even as the national struggles against the pandemic.”
Nueva Ecija radio station denounces continuous harassment by local government
“This is why we will not remain silent, and will continue to say the truth. We will use our pens and microphones to let our audience hear the plight of the ordinary citizens, as well as all the programs and projects of the government.”
ABS-CBN supporters push for people’s initiative to bring ABS-CBN back on air
“Our progressive congressmen can draft the most privileged bills, but without the people’s support outside they will have a hard time convincing the people inside the Congress.”
Netizens criticize Duterte’s midnight address, support health workers’ plea
“The dissent & outrage of the Filipino people will continue to grow towards this arrogant & (lack of a better term) Stupid administration, simple…hindi nyo pinakikinggan kaming mga Pilipino na ninanakawan nyo ng progresibo, matiwasay, at ligtas na kinabukasan. Ang yabang nyo!”