Groups decry denial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s bail
A support group for political prisoners criticized the court’s basis of denying the motion, particularly the so-called “potential” assistance to terrorist organizations.
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.
A support group for political prisoners criticized the court’s basis of denying the motion, particularly the so-called “potential” assistance to terrorist organizations.
“Awarding her with the 2026 UNESCO’s Cano Prize would be a clarion call for the Philippines and other countries to cease the rampant criminalization and undue imprisonment of journalists."
“This is a manifestation of the Marcos Jr. regime's disregard of workers' freedom of association and other rights,”
History teaches us that the media should be wary whenever men with guns deign to dictate what we should report and how.
“This senseless cruelty inflicted upon cadets is reflective of the fascist nature of the PNP."
The advocacy group said Shell’s profit is a stark reminder of how fossil fuel companies continue to earn money while many people suffer, highlighting that Shell was one of the top 20 highest carbon-emitting entities in 2024.
Hunger and intimidation were used to force people to ‘surrender’ ceremonies. Food packs and small aid in exchange for land, service, and justice. This is not peace—it is counterinsurgency.
The case sets a dangerous legal precedent. It signals that reporting on militarization, development projects, or marginalized communities can be recast as terrorism.
The incident highlighted the Lumads’ long-standing concerns pertaining to their ancestral domain
Even to this day, residents express outrage because of low to no water connection in several areas in Malaybalay City, yet monthly bills continue
The family of Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso’s wife reportedly owns Aleson Shipping Lines.
Cumpio and Domequil were targeted because of their efforts to improve the lives of the poor people in Eastern Visayas.
Photographs posted by the Army online show that children were on the top of military armored vehicles, while some of them were assisted by soldiers in holding long firearms.
“It’s based on these self-serving testimonies of these military assets, whose credibility in the first place should be questioned."
“Plain as day, there exists an employer-employee relationship between GMA and respondent."
The demand for accountability and justice continues as the Marcos Jr administration has not yet prosecuted the so-called big fish behind the controversial flood control scandal.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines - Negros Island Region chapter (NUJP-NIR) viewed Delilan’s arrest as pure intimidation and harassment aimed at silencing his critical reportage.
Cumpio’s conviction would set a dangerous precedent for journalists speaking truth to power.
While we create huge profits for the companies, the government is taking taxes that they are stealing.
Cumpio’s remaining charges highlighted how the government was throwing accusations against a community journalist who was just doing her job.
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