Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
It is still under the dark orange category, which implies a “difficult” state of press freedom.
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
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.
Soldiers, police face charges over Zamboanga City ‘massacre’
Soldiers, police face charges over Zamboanga City ‘massacre’
Concerned groups denounced the killing of three civilians, calling for an impartial investigation that is independent of the involved units.
Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
The union was able to clinch wage increase, signing bonus, back pay, and adjustments in their work hours.
Indigenous peoples alliance criticizes new NCIP chair
Indigenous peoples alliance criticizes new NCIP chair
“The snake, no matter how it changes its skin, is still a snake.”
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
Groups decry ‘massacre’ in Zamboanga City
“I saw it with my own two eyes. What happened was a massacre."
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Cyberlibel case dropped vs food heritage advocate
Felix admitted that the case affected his mental health and physical well-being,
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
Altermidya demands justice for journalist killed in Negros Occidental
“We give the highest honor to our colleague RJ, who until his last breath served marginalized communities by immersing and reporting on their stories."
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
“As the ‘tribune of the people,’ the OSG has a duty to ensure that sham and fabricated cases, like the cases against Frenchie and Marielle, should not be allowed to prosper.”
‘Pax Silica’ initiative seen as war production, environment destruction
‘Pax Silica’ initiative seen as war production, environment destruction
“Semiconductors and advanced electronics are central to contemporary warfare, embedded in drones, missile systems, surveillance networks, and communications infrastructure."
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
“[One rebel returnee’s] assertions as a ‘single cooperating insider’ must be received with extreme caution. Unless it is supported by independent and unbiased evidence, her narration of the events deserves scant consideration."
Indigenous folk say bill reforming IPRA to fast track corporate access to lands
Indigenous folk say bill reforming IPRA to fast track corporate access to lands
“Placing ancestral domain administration under the DENR will only fast-track corporate access to indigenous territories — streamlining plunder, not stopping it."
Progressives say Zaldy Co should tell all on government corruption
Progressives say Zaldy Co should tell all on government corruption
“The pursuit of truth, accountability, and justice should not stop with Co. His co-perpetrators in Congress and Malacañang should also be investigated and prosecuted."
Philippines as a US military base?
Philippines as a US military base?
“Marcos is increasingly turning our islands into a war playground for US troops and its allies."
Groups slam US plan to build military oil depot in Mindanao
Groups slam US plan to build military oil depot in Mindanao
A subsequent move to intensify US military forces in the country.
Group denounces libel vs Capiz broadcasters
Group denounces libel vs Capiz broadcasters
The cases faced by Baskog Radio anchors India and Jay Lavapiez prove that libel laws have been weaponized for intimidation and retaliation.
After 2 years, son laments continuing disappearance of Mindanao labor organizer
After 2 years, son laments continuing disappearance of Mindanao labor organizer
"We do not know where to stand or how to feel, whether we could still hope or just move on."
Ordinary Filipinos endure heat, lengthy wait for cheaper rice
Ordinary Filipinos endure heat, lengthy wait for cheaper rice
"They should not accommodate 500 persons only in a day because they have a lot of stock. We did not ask for rice; we will buy it from them."
SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
SC decision on Rappler case: Another victory for press freedom
This triumph is a testament that winning is possible if people choose to fight.
Community pantry in the face of adversity
Community pantry in the face of adversity
Through community pantries, people can donate goods which the severely affected could get based on what they need.
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
“Uy-Perez’s blind faith in the testimonies of self-declared rebel surrenderers is unacceptable and unjust.”
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