Groups denounce attack vs student-led poll in Camarines Sur
“Student publications play a significant role in representing the youth and amplifying their voices on issues that matter.”
Feb
2025
11
Bicolano youth denounce Villafuerte’s outburst vs campus publication
Solidarity and support calling for the protection of student publications and accountability from authorities poured in from different campus publications and university councils in the Bicol region against Villafuerte who is running for governor.
Feb
2025
8
‘They want to scare us’ | Accused journalist denounces gov’t over trumped-up charges
“Why did they attack activists in Cagayan Valley? Why was I included in trumped-up charges? Like Frenchie Mae, I witnessed the problems in the society. An attack on journalists is an attack on the core of democracy.”
Feb
2025
7
No end to attacks against journalists while ‘terror’ laws remain in effect
We assert that journalism is no crime. The public service that journalism brings is essential now more than ever amid our increasingly fragile democracy. We urge the public to join our call: End the systematic use of anti-terrorism policies against civilians, junk the Anti-Terror Law, and abolish the NTF-ELCAC.
Jan
2025
29
Financing terrorism charges against community journalist, baseless
Several media organizations condemned the charges of financing terrorism filed against Deo Montescarlos, calling these as an attempt to stifle press freedom.
Jan
2025
29
Makabayan solons condemn Cebu-based publication’s displacement
By MAVERICK AVILABulatlat.com CEBU CITY — Today’s Carolinians’ displacement is a repression of academic freedom and political rights, lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc said. The Makabayan bloc filed the House Resolution No. 2193 on January 23...
Jan
2025
21
Cebu-based student publication kicked out of its campus office
Known for its critical coverage of tuition and other fee increases (TOFI) and administrative policies affecting students, the Cebu-based student publication Today’s Carolinian was removed from its office without prior notice.
Jan
2025
10
Meta’s move to end 3rd party fact-checkers, a disservice to the public, groups say
“While Meta is correct in saying it should not be the arbiter of truth, this change as well as the decreasing emphasis on news and the prioritization of emotion and engagement, risks making truth trivial, inconsequential and just a distraction from being distracted by online noise."
Dec
2024
19
Journalist Atom Araullo win: a landmark ruling, a potential redress, and a ‘victory for all victims of red-tagging’
We want to use this case as a potential defense mechanism for journalists who experienced the same kind of attacks and harassment,” said Atom Araullo in a press conference, Dec. 19 in Quezon City.
Nov
2024
26
15 years later, still no justice for Ampatuan Massacre victims
“I can’t accept until now. It has been 15 years, but there is still no further action. I lost my trust in the government,” said Catherine Nuñez whose son Victor, a UNTV reporter, was one of the 32 media workers and 26 others killed in the bloody massacre.
Nov
2024
21
News in Pictures | Journos remember 15th year since Ampatuan massacre
As the 15th anniversary of the Ampatuan massacre draws near, journalists from across the Visayas region paid tribute to the 58 victims of one of the deadliest attacks against journalists that left including 32 media workers killed. Veteran journalist and MindaNews...
Sep
2024
23
Another one still pending: Judge dismisses murder case vs Masbate journos
“When the case against us was dismissed, we were elated. The decision is a milestone in defending and fighting for press freedom,” said Sison, also former chairperson of the Masbate chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).
Sep
2024
16
Makabayan denounces cyberattacks vs progressive senatorial bets
“This may be a preview of things to come during the actual election period. Freedom of expression advocates must be alerted and must collectively stand against these online attacks.”
Sep
2024
12
Alleged mastermind of 2011 killing of journalist surrenders
“We remain vigilant and will continue to stand with Doc Gerry’s family, friends, and supporters as we wait for the trial and the resolution of this decade-long case,” said NUJP, adding that his “custody is just a first step in holding Reyes to account.”
Aug
2024
31
CHR asked to probe restrictions on detained journo’s visitation rights
“We appeal to the Commission of Human Rights to help us remind the government to honor the rights of Cumpio under the Mandela Rules and other human rights related to her being a political detainee."
Jun
2024
12
Journalist Atom Araullo’s case vs red-taggers up for resolution
Journalist Atom Araullo completed the presentation of all four witnesses for the civil case he filed against red taggers Lorrain Badoy-Patosa and Jeffrey Celiz during a hearing before Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 306, June 11.
