“This government, led by a man who has proven averse to criticism and dissent, now proves it will go to ridiculous lengths to forcibly silence a critical media and stifle free expression and thought.”
Groups condemn arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa
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“The best way to ensure safety, really, is for government to do its job to protect each and every citizen of the country and stamp out the culture of impunity that has emboldened not only those who wish to silence the independent media but also suppress other basic rights.”
Journalists vow to continue telling the truth amid gov’t harassment
MANILA — Journalists have vowed to continue their work amid Duterte administration’s relentless attacks on press freedom during an event organized by media and arts alliance LODI (Let’s Organize for Democracy and Integrity), Dec. 6. Dubbed Sikato! Sigaw para sa Katotohanan, Pagkilala sa Malayang Pamamahayag, the tribute held at Rappler’s office honored eleven Filipino journalists…
Journalists lament Inquirer.net’s taking down of Pepsi Paloma stories
“Instead of resisting an assault on the fundamental freedom of the press to decide what to publish, the Inquirer is surrendering the right.”
Dumaguete journalist dies after gun attack
“Sabi ko sa kanya, lumaban siya at maliliit pa ang mga bata,” (I told him to fight for his life; our children are still young).
Dumaguete broadcaster critically wounded in gun attack
“This is an affront to press freedom… If this has happened to Edmund, it could happen to anybody.”
Colleagues decry terror tag on journalist
“This is a clear effort of the present administration to silence its critics and to sow fear among the people.”
Groups condemn Duterte’s barring of Rappler from covering Malacañang
“Let there be no doubt that harassing, punishing and terrorizing a free press are symptoms of a tyranny.”
Website of alternative news outfit attacked
NUJP sees the attack on Kodao as part of the Duterte government’s “efforts to silence critical media, as seen in the continuing attempt to shut down Rappler, threaten other news outfits, and other voices of dissent.”