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Danilo Arao | Jul 19, 2020
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Tears, rage over massive loss of jobs at the Kapamilya network
Tears, rage over massive loss of jobs at the Kapamilya network
"Ma, hanggang August 31 na lang po ako sa ABS-CBN."
Journalism: The myth of neutrality and the need for impartiality
Journalism: The myth of neutrality and the need for impartiality
Even if this sounds nebulous, journalistic outputs are inherently biased for the truth. Journalists are therefore expected to use as sources of information the experts (i.e., truth-tellers) instead of “fake news” peddlers.
Denial of ABS-CBN franchise ‘tantamount to censorship’ – group
Denial of ABS-CBN franchise ‘tantamount to censorship’ – group
"It is clear as day that ABS-CBN is being punished for reporting and commenting on issues in a manner unacceptable to the Duterte administration."
Employees urge lawmakers to vote ‘Yes’ to ABS-CBN’s franchise
Employees urge lawmakers to vote ‘Yes’ to ABS-CBN’s franchise
“To our congressmen, please vote for ABS-CBN. Please vote yes for our families. I hope you will heed our calls.”
Bulatlatan Q & A | Of rights and wrongs: Free speech and ‘Terror Law’
Bulatlatan Q & A | Of rights and wrongs: Free speech and ‘Terror Law’
"At 'yun ang sinasabi ko palaging dapat panghawakan 'yung aral ng kasaysayan. Dumaan na tayo dito at tayo'y nagwagi. Wala akong dahilan para maniwalang hindi natin mauulit 'yan. Lakas ng tao 'yan, lakas ng bayan 'yan. Lakas ng sambayanan."
NTC’s shutdown of Sky Direct, TV Plus to affect 55 M Filipinos
NTC’s shutdown of Sky Direct, TV Plus to affect 55 M Filipinos
“It is clear that the goal of this administration is not only to shut down ABS-CBN but to send a message throughout the media industry.”
Judge junks motion filed by lawyers of Tacloban journalist, 2 others
Judge junks motion filed by lawyers of Tacloban journalist, 2 others
“Our call to drop all charges against Frenchie Mae and to immediately release her is now more urgent than ever.”
What happened before: Cyber libel in the Philippines
What happened before: Cyber libel in the Philippines
The recent conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former reporter-researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr. brought to the fore cyber libel as a weapon against journalists.
6 questions on Rappler, cyberlibel and press freedom
6 questions on Rappler, cyberlibel and press freedom
The issue here goes beyond Rappler as other dominant and alternative news media organizations are also under attack. Ressa only becomes a convenient target because of her high profile. That's what she has in common with ABS-CBN which is a leading network. The chilling effect becomes clear by targeting both of them.
Guilty verdict vs. Maria Ressa, reporter ‘an attack on all’
Guilty verdict vs. Maria Ressa, reporter ‘an attack on all’
Various groups assailed today yet another attack against press freedom in the country, with a Manila court handing down a guilty verdict against Rappler’s CEO Maria Ressa and their former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr.
As court finds Rappler guilty of cyber libel, Ressa vows to keep on fighting
As court finds Rappler guilty of cyber libel, Ressa vows to keep on fighting
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said the trial was "a test run for the latest weapon the State can now wield to intimidate and silence not only the media but all citizens who call out government abuse."
Return-to-work, regularization of contractuals on hold with ABS-CBN franchise renewal
Return-to-work, regularization of contractuals on hold with ABS-CBN franchise renewal
Aside from the complainants, the NLRC decision bolstered the rest of the contractual ABS-CBN workers’ demands for regularization.
In a bid for franchise renewal, ABS-CBN debunks allegations
In a bid for franchise renewal, ABS-CBN debunks allegations
“ABS-CBN’s return to the Lopezes was done in accordance with the law, and that is our truth.”
First Person | Ang araw na kami’y nawala sa ere
First Person | Ang araw na kami’y nawala sa ere
Habang pinagninilayan ko ang mga pangyayaring ito, marahil ay bahagyang natalo ang mga Lopez ngunit mas malaki ang pinsala nito sa mga sambayanang Pilipino kasama kaming ilang libong empleyado. Ito ay dahil sa pinagdamutan na sila ng estado na makakuha ng libangan at impormasyon sa panahon na may kinakaharap na krisis ang ating bansa, lalo na sa mga komunidad na tanging ABS-CBN lang ang napapanood nila sa pamamagitan ng analog broadcast.
STATEMENT | Reporting the people’s demands is not a crime
STATEMENT | Reporting the people’s demands is not a crime
Local government executives should keep in mind that that the current national emergency does not empower officials to silence dissent and curtail press freedom, both of which are essential to a functional democracy in which elected officials are duty-bound to defend the Constitution.
For reporting slow aid distribution, radio station in N. Ecija threatened by local officials
For reporting slow aid distribution, radio station in N. Ecija threatened by local officials
“What is wrong and what violation is committed by Radyo Natin Guimba when it only gives voice to the people in order for their appeals and complaints to be heard while they are under quarantine and are unable to work?"
Journalists experience work-related stress in the time of COVID-19 pandemic
Journalists experience work-related stress in the time of COVID-19 pandemic
Citing medical studies, psychiatrist Dr. Reggie Pamugas said that work related stress, especially among journalists, is common. Around 86 to 100 percent of journalists are actually exposed to “potentially traumatic events over the course of their careers.”
Joint statement: Stand with ABS-CBN, Defend Free Expression
Joint statement: Stand with ABS-CBN, Defend Free Expression
As we have said, time and again, the fight for the ABS-CBN franchise renewal is a fight for free expression and a fight for all. But Parlade is instead red-tagging virtually everyone and anyone who supports the call for the renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise.
Offline protests condemn shutdown of ABS-CBN
Offline protests condemn shutdown of ABS-CBN
"Shrinking democratic space through the militarizing of the pandemic response as well as not closing the largest media network’s airwaves is a direct affront to civil liberties.”
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