Tag: Press Freedom
UST-OSA takedown of ‘controversial’ photo exposes long-standing student repression
Laparan revealed that this is the fifth time under his advisory of TomasinoWeb that UST-OSA censored the publication
Media groups urge PH government to repeal ‘repressive laws’
The groups called for the abolition of Anti-Terrorism Law, highlighting “immediate and decisive action” from authorities
ABS-CBN workers and Irene Khan
The union said ABS-CBN’s closure considerably impacted the people’s access to timely information and reliable news.
Philippine media groups hail Khan’s visit to detained journalist
Cumpio was editor of the Eastern Vista news website when she was arrested in 2020 and charged with illegal possession of firearms
Philippine groups urge UN envoy to probe attacks on journalists, environmental...
The reports highlight community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's continued detention, red-tagging, and blocking of alternative media outfits
Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s...
The youngest journalist in prison in the world today, Cumpio was arrested in February 2020 when she was 20 years old
Philippine group urges international scrutiny as press freedom faces ongoing threats
Cristina Palabay, secretary general of the group, described the human rights situation in the country as “bleak, if not worse”.
Broadcasting networks can become narrowcasters
Civil libertarians may cry for suppression of press freedom. However, analysts of Philippine journalism have a counterargument.
A new platform monitoring press freedom in Southeast Asia
The network is planning to expand the coverage of the project by seeking potential partners in Myanmar and Vietnam
Carmelites honor Philippines’ ‘Father of Modern Sculpture’
The Catholic congregation on August 3 conferred the Titus Brandsma Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumous) to Napoleon “Billy” Abueva
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