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Perpetrators of journalist killings unscathed, says formerly detained journo
Perpetrators of journalist killings unscathed, says formerly detained journo
In the Philippines, journalists are being attacked while perpetrators of extrajudicial killings go free, laments journalist and recently freed political detainee Lady Ann Salem.
On World Press Freedom Day, Filipino journos press for Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s freedom, junking of Anti-Terror Law
On World Press Freedom Day, Filipino journos press for Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s freedom, junking of Anti-Terror Law
"But even if we mark World Press Freedom Day with many reasons to be fearful, we mark it also with hope, knowing that there are many of us still working each day to gather facts and shine a little light on what is happening in the country and on what isn't."
Journos turn creative as economic woes hit newsrooms
Journos turn creative as economic woes hit newsrooms
“Media freedom is not an isolated element,” Bangladeshi lawyer Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, said. “Freedom of expression has to be seen in the context of freedom of association and freedom of assembly. Civil society and media freedom are absolutely integrated.”
UP academics remind journalists to recognize context of red-tagging in PH
UP academics remind journalists to recognize context of red-tagging in PH
“As a journalist, you have to try to balance between your freedom to publish a story or minimizing harm to an already vulnerable subject.”
Philippine press freedom ranking slides down on 3rd year
Philippine press freedom ranking slides down on 3rd year
In 2019, the country ranked 134th out of 180 countries, and fell two places in 2020 at 136th. This year, the Philippines’ ranked 138th and was classified by the RSF as one of the world’s deadliest countries for journalists and bloggers.
Bulatlat editor is new NUJP sec gen
Bulatlat editor is new NUJP sec gen
Ronalyn Olea takes over Dabet Castaneda-Panelo as NUJP secretary general.
Groups condemn red-tagging of judge who freed journo, labor organizer
Groups condemn red-tagging of judge who freed journo, labor organizer
“Not only is it an underhanded threat against Judge Quisumbing-Ignacio, it also seeks to undermine the independence of all judges and the courts handling similar cases.”
HUNTAHAN: Context behind the ‘Bloody Sunday’
HUNTAHAN: Context behind the ‘Bloody Sunday’
Exactly a week since the "Bloody Sunday," our Southern Tagalog correspondent Justin Umali sits down for a huntahan to discuss the context behind the series of police operations that killed nine, and arrested three.
Mandaluyong court orders release of journalist Lady Ann Salem, union organizer
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.
UP campus journalists get threats from suspected paid trolls
UP campus journalists get threats from suspected paid trolls
The College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) denounced the attack, describing the threats as "an utter insanity and a cheap action to silence campus journalists."
#Bulatlat20 | Filling the gaps
#Bulatlat20 | Filling the gaps
"Conventional wisdom and education taught us about “balance” and “objectivity” and even “neutrality”. These do not always translate to fairness and sometimes can mask the context and nuances of events amid deadlines."
Groups demand junking of ‘tokhang’ order in Cordillera
Groups demand junking of ‘tokhang’ order in Cordillera
“Not only does it violate basic civil rights by arbitrarily judging people sans due process, it also poses a real danger to life and limb given the trail of bodies tokhang has left in the drug war.”
Case vs. Nueva Ecija radio station dismissed for lack of evidence
Case vs. Nueva Ecija radio station dismissed for lack of evidence
The case filed by a barangay chair in Nueva Ecija against a local community radio station over an alleged violation of Republic Act 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” has been dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Release of detained journalist urged a week after dismissal of charges
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.
Prosecutors keep journalist, labor organizer in jail despite dismissal of charges
Prosecutors keep journalist, labor organizer in jail despite dismissal of charges
Lawyers of journalist Lady Ann Salem and labor organizer Rodrigo Esparago asserted that the court's decision dismissing the charges against the two is final and executory, thus, their clients should be released immediately.
Lawmakers urged to prove independence as Duterte plans to veto any new franchise for ABS-CBN
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.”
Journalists, advocates bike for detained colleagues
Journalists, advocates bike for detained colleagues
“The ordeal of Frenchie Mae is part of the increasing persecution of the critical media by the forces of a government so intolerant of criticism and dissent that the mere exercise of democratic rights is enough for one to be branded an "enemy of the state."
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#Bulatlat20 | ‘Red-tagging is meant to silence democratic discourse’
#Bulatlat20 | ‘Red-tagging is meant to silence democratic discourse’
But the Philippine media are not called "independent" for nothing. We come from a long tradition of journalists and news organizations who have fiercely resisted any attempts to silence them or force them into conformity.
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