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.
As elections loom, cyber-attacks plague PH media
Alyssa Mae Clarin
12 years after, kin of Ampatuan victims still seek justice
Journalists and families and supporters of the victims of the Ampatuan massacre commemorated the 12th year since the single deadliest attack on the media, saying that they remain vigilant as they continue to seek justice.
Despite attacks, AlterMidya continues to report people’s struggles and aspirations
AlterMidya has since been providing a platform for the marginalized in its reporting, and has been consistent in defending press freedom.
Veteran journo urges SC to reverse Ombudsman decision acquitting her captors
“It is my fervent prayer and wish that the highest court of this land will give due cognizance of my inviolable right as a Filipino and hold to account all those who have caused me untold trauma up to this day.”
Timeline | Cyber-attacks against alternative news
Bulatlat looks back on the cyberattacks launched against independent media in the Philippines.
Red-tagging constitutes human rights violation — CHR Cordillera
“There is no excuse for the State to commit any form of human rights violation against any of its citizens, including Human Rights Defenders. Thus, the red-tagging of Northern Dispatch as a creation of the CPP and its personnel as communist front personalities constitutes human rights violations.”
Simple neglect of duty? | Veteran journo to appeal dismissal of cases vs. police, military
“Yes, we may be small and insignificant against their boastful might, but when we band together and speak up, we shall prevail!”
Duterte named as one of 37 press freedom predators
According to Paris-based media watchdog, Duterte has used several weapons to wage “total war” against independent media.
Mandaluyong court orders release of journalist Lady Ann Salem, union organizer
Journalist Lady Ann Salem thanked Judge Monique Quisumbing-Ignacio for “seeing the truth behind the fabricated charges” and all those who supported the campaign for her release.
Release of detained journalist urged a week after dismissal of charges
Media groups reiterated their demand for the immediate release of Filipino journalist Lady Ann Salem as she remains behind bars more than a week since a Mandaluyong court dismissed the charges against her.
Lawmakers urged to prove independence as Duterte plans to veto any new franchise for ABS-CBN
“Perhaps it is not too late for the members of the House of Representatives to salvage their reputations, to prove that they are what the Constitution charges them to be, members of a co-equal and independent branch of government, and no longer the willing accomplices to the continuing siege on press freedom and all our other rights and liberties.”