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A journo’s win for benefits and compensation
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NTC wants judge handling website blocking case to inhibit
NTC wants judge handling website blocking case to inhibit
A few weeks before the start of the trial, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) asked the Quezon City trial judge handling the website blocking case to inhibit, saying that she has shown “bias and partiality” in favor of Bulatlat.
PH media honors Luis V. Teodoro as a pillar of journalism
PH media honors Luis V. Teodoro as a pillar of journalism
“Dean Luis was and is a pillar of Philippine journalism, credited with advancing the ideals of pro-people journalism both as a respected member of the academe and through the alternative media that he helped to organize in the Philippines.”
Media groups warn against increasing attacks on women journos
Media groups warn against increasing attacks on women journos
Fourteen of the 47 cases involved women journalists, many of whom were subjected to harassment, death threats, and red-tagging. Two are facing charges of libel and cyber-libel, as well as other forms of judicial harassment filed against them by government officials.
Red-tagged journalist continues to work and fight
Red-tagged journalist continues to work and fight
“If there is no one to inform or report to the public and stop doing our work as alternative media, we will neglect the people’s right to know.”
Esperon should remain as defendant in website blocking case, says Bulatlat
Esperon should remain as defendant in website blocking case, says Bulatlat
Alternative online news Bulatlat assailed the attempt of former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. to exonerate himself over his own website blocking order by saying the current security chief should replace him as a defendant.
Journalists, progressive solons reiterate call for dropping of charges against ‘Tacloban 5’
Journalists, progressive solons reiterate call for dropping of charges against ‘Tacloban 5’
Journalists and progressive lawmakers have reiterated their demand for the dropping of charges against community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and four other human rights defenders based in Tacloban City.
Detained journo asks Manila court to reconsider allowing her to defend herself
Detained journo asks Manila court to reconsider allowing her to defend herself
Detained Tacloban-based community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio celebrated her 24th birthday today with two court hearings over trumped-up cases filed against her.
Court acquits Rappler, Maria Ressa of tax evasion
Court acquits Rappler, Maria Ressa of tax evasion
“While colleagues similarly face legal challenges -- from libel to made-up terrorism charges -- in relation to their work, we take inspiration from this acquittal that if we stand up and hold the line, we can win,” NUJP stated.
#NoGoldenEra | In 2022, attacks, censorship loomed over PH media
#NoGoldenEra | In 2022, attacks, censorship loomed over PH media
“Silencing valid voices through harassment and intimidation or through arbitrary website blocking weakens discourse and democracy and puts free speech at risk.”
Southeast Asian journos unite to defend press freedom
Southeast Asian journos unite to defend press freedom
Six media groups from five Southeast Asian countries formed a regional collaboration to strengthen their fight against the deteriorating state of press freedom in the region.
Groups assail conviction of Baguio journalist Frank Cimatu for cyber-libel
Groups assail conviction of Baguio journalist Frank Cimatu for cyber-libel
"Frank Cimatu's case is proof of how government officials use libel as a weapon to harass and intimidate journalists."
Why journalists, media literacy advocates oppose anti-fake news bills
Why journalists, media literacy advocates oppose anti-fake news bills
Fighting disinformation and misinformation does not necessarily include legislative intervention. Recent attempts to pass legislation to counter the spread of false information, journalists fear, will all the more threaten the state of press freedom in the country.
Bacolod court denies journalist plea to quash planted evidence against her
Bacolod court denies journalist plea to quash planted evidence against her
“With no other case to throw against her and other activists, Anne is charged with fabricated cases restricting her from doing her work as a community journalist and labor organizer.”
Court resets promulgation of cyberlibel raps vs. Baguio journalist
Court resets promulgation of cyberlibel raps vs. Baguio journalist
“NUJP reiterates its demand for the decriminalization of libel. Defamation laws in the Philippines are inconsistent with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”
After 13 years, kin of Ampatuan massacre victims continue to call for justice
After 13 years, kin of Ampatuan massacre victims continue to call for justice
“We take note of the administration's commitment, communicated through the OPS, that the government will not forget this heinous crime and hope, along with the families, that full justice will not take another 13 years.”
Attacks vs media asked to be tackled in UN review on PH
Attacks vs media asked to be tackled in UN review on PH
In an effort to highlight the attacks against press freedom in the international community, alternative media groups have submitted their complaints to experts from the United Nations on Friday, Nov. 11, in Geneva Switzerland.
How administrative intervention cripples a student publication
How administrative intervention cripples a student publication
“The publication started because there is a need for local coverage in the university and an agenda shift to bridge campus, local, and national issues for the students. It's an initiative born out of student volunteerism.”
‘Recent journalist killings raise fears that climate of impunity may endure under Marcos Jr.’
‘Recent journalist killings raise fears that climate of impunity may endure under Marcos Jr.’
Under a Marcos Jr. administration, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said that the climate of impunity may continue to persist in the Philippines, following the recent killings of two journalists.
Bulatlat receives ‘Award of Distinction’ for championing voices of the marginalized
Bulatlat receives ‘Award of Distinction’ for championing voices of the marginalized
The CMFR said it was to recognize the alternative news agency's commitment to “keeping true to the honored tradition of the alternative press, of giving the marginalized and disempowered a voice that can be heard.”
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