Red-tagging persists even during VP Duterte’s impeachment trial
“These [allegations] have been constantly used by Robin Padilla."
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
Franck Dick A. Rosete is a community journalist based in Cagayan de Oro, the regional center of Northern Mindanao. His enthusiasm for writing community and people stories can be equated to an imperishable relationship, which he is abundant in, except for the romantic one.
“These [allegations] have been constantly used by Robin Padilla."
“Far from being benign, trips sponsored by Israel are designed to bury the truth and whitewash reportage of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people."
“We remain vigilant and steadfast as we go through the legal process and further advance the campaign for William Lariosa’s surfacing."
"Sara Duterte must be held accountable for misusing OVP and DepEd funds for operations that have nothing to do with improving the quality of education in the country."
“If they won’t stop red-tagging, profiling, tailing, harassing, and intimidating us, we will file a case.”
It is atrocious for the second-highest official of the land to make such generalizations on journalists and media workers who remain committed to reporting on the truth despite continuing attacks.
"The government must respond with the same urgency and resolve."
“Justice and respect to our rights must be given to us and not the military carrying chairs who deprived us to learn."
Eleven journalists and media workers were killed under his administration, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).
The prolonged and permanent displacement, long-overdue monetary compensation, and the dire situation of displaced families reflect “the true face of Marawi’s rehabilitation.”
"Marcos is at the top, and those at the lower levels cannot be the only ones held accountable."
“Any act by law enforcement that prevents members of the press from documenting public assemblies undermines press freedom."
“It’s a confirmation of worthiness, perhaps of what we are doing."
"While every person has the right to seek legal remedies, the legal process should never be used to discourage independent journalism and reporting in the public interest."
“By sustaining this conviction, the State codifies a chilling precedent."
“No public official should threaten the life of another human being."
"The establishment of the Hands Off Mindanao Youth Activists Network is a declaration that the youth will continue to stand together in defense of our rights, our communities, and our future."
“Every abusive prosecution, every arbitrary detention, and every law misused against the press undermines not only the freedom to report but also the public’s right to access information.”
Grave threats cannot be used as justification.
The assassination threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte against high-ranking government officials were difficult to refute, as these were witnessed by the Filipino people.
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