“To our congressmen, please vote for ABS-CBN. Please vote yes for our families. I hope you will heed our calls.”
Employees urge lawmakers to vote ‘Yes’ to ABS-CBN’s franchise
Alyssa Mae Clarin
NTC’s shutdown of Sky Direct, TV Plus to affect 55 M Filipinos
“It is clear that the goal of this administration is not only to shut down ABS-CBN but to send a message throughout the media industry.”
Mang Dodong and other faces of injustice during lockdown
“They are not disobedient, they are just striving to survive.”
In a bid for franchise renewal, ABS-CBN debunks allegations
“ABS-CBN’s return to the Lopezes was done in accordance with the law, and that is our truth.”
Student’s death intensifies call for mass promotion
“May this serve as a wake-up call to the Commission on Higher Education and the national government.”
Philippine media as a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic
The shutdown of ABS-CBN is the biggest attack, so far, on the Philippine media since the pandemic. By ALYSSA MAE CLARIN Bulatlat.com MANILA– Two days after the Word Press Freedom Day, the Duterte administration shut down ABS-CBN, the largest broadcasting company in the Philippines. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease and desist order…
Website of PH magazine hacked by unknown parties
“I condemn in the strongest possible terms those who are behind this crime against free speech.” — Philippine Graphic editor in chief
TIMELINE | Attacks on free speech, press freedom during COVID-19 lockdown
In this timeline, Bulatlat enumerates all attempts to curtail free speech and press freedom while the country is placed under the enhanced community quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Fact-checking Duterte absolutely necessary at this time’
“Just because he is the president does not mean you don’t need to fact-check his claims.”
Campus editor threatened with libel for criticizing gov’t response on COVID-19
“Now, more than, ever, we need to fight and resist all forms of suppression that trample our right to free speech. We will never succumb to any deleterious pronouncement and threat.”
Constitutionality of ‘fake news’ provision can be challenged — lawyer
“This is a marching order for law enforcement authorities to use their weapon against the people unlawfully and without basis.”