According to Paris-based media watchdog, Duterte has used several weapons to wage “total war” against independent media.
Duterte named as one of 37 press freedom predators
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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.”
International groups worried about the arrest of woman journalist, urge PH government to stop red-tagging
“While there has been no offered evidence of any such links, Philippine officials’ increasing penchant for such “red-tagging” is reckless, irresponsible, and dangerous. When amplified by no less than the highest ranking enforcers of government and the law they inevitably compromise any guarantees of due process.”
#FreeLadyAnnSalem: Truth-telling is not a crime
“The reason we have peaceful lives is that there are people like Icy who are continuously fighting for our rights.”
Media watchdogs, UP community press for journalist’s freedom
“Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s government must cease and desist treating journalists as criminals.”
Arrest of journalist proves anew the dangers of red-tagging – media groups
“Her abduction, on Human Rights Day no less, is another proof of the dangers of the administration’s vile practice of red-tagging.”
Journalist who survived slay try in 2016 shot dead
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.
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.”