“We are not taking all these sitting down. As we always say, an attack on one is an attack on all.”
CA decision denies appeal of Maria Ressa, former Rappler researcher
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Media groups assail SEC shutdown order against Rappler
“We are entitled to appeal this decision and will do so, especially since the proceedings were highly irregular.”
New Nobel laureate Maria Ressa highlights worrying press freedom situation in PH
Rappler CEO and veteran journalist Maria Ressa highlighted the continuing attacks against Filipino journalists as she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award in Oslo, Norway yesterday, International Human Rights Day.
What the first PH Nobel Peace Prize means for the Filipino people
In a statement, the International Association of Women in Radio and Television – Philippines said this is a vindication for Filipino journalists who have been targeted under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Canadian government urged to take action on human rights crisis in PH
“We implore the Canadian government to take action on these concerns with urgency, as our country further descends into an authoritarian state.”
Perpetrators of journalist killings unscathed, says formerly detained journo
In the Philippines, journalists are being attacked while perpetrators of extrajudicial killings go free, laments journalist and recently freed political detainee Lady Ann Salem.
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
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.
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.”
Women journalists fight back
A day before the International Women’s Day, Bulatlat is featuring four Filipino women journalists who have been subjected to attacks for using her voice and pen to call out those in power as well as how they stood and remained steadfast in their cause for press freedom.