Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s message on National Press Freedom Day
I urge young journalists to never stop writing — our pens have once toppled down a dictatorship.
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s message on National Press Freedom Day
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UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
UN body fortifies demand to free detained journalist, activists
“To ignore this UN ruling is to further slain the Philippines' record on press freedom, human rights, and democracy.”
Cumpio, Domequil appeal financing terrorism conviction to higher court
Cumpio, Domequil appeal financing terrorism conviction to higher court
Terrorism laws like the Anti-Terrorism Law and Terrorism Financing along with the insidious use of military assets to fabricate narratives are weaponized to persecute the likes of Frenchie and Marielle.
Frenchie Mae Cumpio cited in RSF’s report on weaponization of national security
Frenchie Mae Cumpio cited in RSF’s report on weaponization of national security
“Every abusive prosecution, every arbitrary detention, and every law misused against the press undermines not only the freedom to report but also the public’s right to access information.”
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case cited in UN report
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case cited in UN report
“While many cases against human rights defenders have been dismissed for lack of evidence, it is clear that anti-terror laws are wielded by the Philippine government to silence critical voices."
Cumpio, Domequil continue fight for freedom
Cumpio, Domequil continue fight for freedom
Both of them did not have the chance to inform their families about the sudden transfer.
Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?
Did the Tacloban judge wrongly deny bail for Cumpio, Domequil?
It is illogical for the accused to evade judgment as they already served half of the minimum penalty.
Frenchie Mae Cumpio wins prestigious international award
Frenchie Mae Cumpio wins prestigious international award
"But I’d like to give a greater salute to everyone who continues to believe in truth and justice."
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
Media groups on World Press Freedom Day: ‘Free Frenchie, justice for RJ!’
The NUJP also emphasized the need to address the climate of impunity. If this still exists, “no amount of safety measures would be enough to protect ourselves from harm.”
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
Philippines remains dangerous for journalists
It is still under the dark orange category, which implies a “difficult” state of press freedom.
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
Solicitor General urged to relieve Cumpio, Domequil in terrorism financing case
“As the ‘tribune of the people,’ the OSG has a duty to ensure that sham and fabricated cases, like the cases against Frenchie and Marielle, should not be allowed to prosper.”
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
CA upholds ruling: No proof money seized from Cumpio, Domequil linked to terrorism
“[One rebel returnee’s] assertions as a ‘single cooperating insider’ must be received with extreme caution. Unless it is supported by independent and unbiased evidence, her narration of the events deserves scant consideration."
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
Groups frustrated over ruling affirming Cumpio, Domequil guilty verdict
“Uy-Perez’s blind faith in the testimonies of self-declared rebel surrenderers is unacceptable and unjust.”
Tacloban court yet to decide on journo, Church worker’s appeals
Tacloban court yet to decide on journo, Church worker’s appeals
“The team as well as the families of Frenchie and Maye are hoping that the decisions will be made as soon as possible.”
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
UN experts express alarm over conviction of Cumpio, Domequil
"Cumpio and Domequil deserve to be free to fight for justice.”
Groups decry denial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s bail
Groups decry denial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s bail
A support group for political prisoners criticized the court’s basis of denying the motion, particularly the so-called “potential” assistance to terrorist organizations.
Int’l groups nominate Frenchie Mae Cumpio for UNESCO’s 2026 Guillermo Cano Prize
Int’l groups nominate Frenchie Mae Cumpio for UNESCO’s 2026 Guillermo Cano Prize
“Awarding her with the 2026 UNESCO’s Cano Prize would be a clarion call for the Philippines and other countries to cease the rampant criminalization and undue imprisonment of journalists."
Groups mark sixth year detention of community journalist, Frenchie Mae
Groups mark sixth year detention of community journalist, Frenchie Mae
Media workers, press freedom advocates, and human rights defenders troop to the Department of Justice to condemn the 6th year of imprisonment of Tacloban 5, including community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights workers Mariel Domequil and Alexander Philip Abinguna.
Support for journo Frenchie Mae Cumpio grows, groups slam 6th year of detention
Support for journo Frenchie Mae Cumpio grows, groups slam 6th year of detention
The case sets a dangerous legal precedent. It signals that reporting on militarization, development projects, or marginalized communities can be recast as terrorism.
When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*
When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*
Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s continued detention is not only an injustice against one journalist. It is an assault on press freedom, community journalism, and the public’s right to know. When journalism is criminalized, entire communities are silenced –and democracy is further diminished.
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