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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.”
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.”
OFWs in Iraq not keen on Cimatu visit
Press Release Migrante International chairperson Garry Martinez today said that overseas Filipino workers in Iraq are “not keen” on Special Ambassador Roy Cimatu’s visit to Iraq following the pull-out order for OFWs working in the region. Martinez pointed out a number of unresolved issues related to Cimatu’s trip, among them: – the Department of Foreign…