#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.”
#FreeLadyAnnSalem: Truth-telling is not a crime
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Media watchdogs, UP community press for journalist’s freedom
Media watchdogs, UP community press for journalist’s freedom
“Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s government must cease and desist treating journalists as criminals.”
Lady Ann Salem: Good journalist, not a criminal
Lady Ann Salem: Good journalist, not a criminal
“The Icy that we grew up and spent our high school days with — a diligent student, a committed and effective leader, an articulate writer, a skillful athlete, and a loyal and loving friend — could not be further from the gun-wielding terrorist the police is trying to portray.”
Truthtellers under siege: Worsening media repression under the Duterte administration
Truthtellers under siege: Worsening media repression under the Duterte administration
The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 has been widely criticised for curtailing press freedom and the freedom of expression. It has granted authorities the power to detain activists and journalists, and to allege them at the very least of committing terrorism as the law so vaguely defined.
Arrest of journalist proves anew the dangers of red-tagging – media groups
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."
‘Media owners must provide safe space for women journos subjected to sexual harassment’
‘Media owners must provide safe space for women journos subjected to sexual harassment’
Researchers recognized the need for media owners to provide an enabling environment for women journalists subjected to sexual harassment, including revisiting or developing safety policies, safety training, and the setting up of mechanisms for reporting and investigation.
Why do we want news organizations to pay for visual content? A short explainer.
Why do we want news organizations to pay for visual content? A short explainer.
So no, it's not mainly about the money. It's more on how we want this important part of journalism to be accorded the respect that it deserves and not to be neglected by these gatekeepers.
11 years on, kin of Ampatuan massacre victims still searching for justice
11 years on, kin of Ampatuan massacre victims still searching for justice
Under the Duterte administration, human rights group Karapatan said the climate of impunity that has made this massacre possible has "visibly intensified," particularly as the attacks against journalists continue unabated.
Philippine Army soldiers kill journalist in Masbate
Philippine Army soldiers kill journalist in Masbate
“He (Villamor) is the 19th slain during the Duterte administration and the 191st since 1986. "
Journalist who survived slay try in 2016 shot dead
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.
Airing entertainment shows amid a super typhoon a disservice to the audience
Airing entertainment shows amid a super typhoon a disservice to the audience
The media should resist all commercialist trappings and not favor profit over truth-telling. Journalists and news media organizations need to brush up on the normative standards of journalism, if only to realize that bias is inherent and should not be hidden.
First ever Digital Security Policy and Guidelines for Filipino Journalists launched
First ever Digital Security Policy and Guidelines for Filipino Journalists launched
"That this is being produced amid a repressive regime makes it even more relevant as the media continue to be under attack from those who should protect and uphold press freedom and other basic freedoms."
Ombudsman junks raps filed by Mindanao journo against police, military
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
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.”
Prosecutor files cyber libel against online media outfit’s EIC
Prosecutor files cyber libel against online media outfit’s EIC
“The filing of cases against two NorDis staff, me included, is an escalation of attacks against our media group.”
Benguet prosecutor refiles cyber libel case against alternative media outfit volunteer
Benguet prosecutor refiles cyber libel case against alternative media outfit volunteer
"Libel has always been a tool of government officials and influential individuals to stifle freedom of expression and silence critical media organizations."
Court junks rebellion raps against community journalist
Court junks rebellion raps against community journalist
In a decision dated Sept. 17, Judge Corpuz Alzate of Bangued Regional Trial Court Branch 2 said that the "state had no evidence to present" against Sherwin De Vera.
How the mosquito press fought the disinformation under Marcos*
How the mosquito press fought the disinformation under Marcos*
Undoubtedly, the mosquito press played a crucial role in informing the citizenry, which helped propel the movement to oust the late dictator.
1 journalist killed, another arrested in just 2 days
1 journalist killed, another arrested in just 2 days
“The impunity with which journalists continue to be attacked and killed is the same impunity that drives the continued killings in the government’s war on drugs and the continued assassination of activists and human rights defenders.”
Campaign for legal defense of journalists launched
Campaign for legal defense of journalists launched
“Today, we renew our commitment to defend press freedom by serving the people's right to know. Let our vow be: A free press for free people.”
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