Tag: Press Freedom

The attacks on alternative media outfits Bulatlat and Altermidya reportedly originated from the IP address assigned to the Philippine Army

In June, authorities announced all films would now be scrutinized for "national security" breaches

This year’s “Press Freedom Week” observance opened with a Mass at the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Pedro Calungsod in Cebu

Arrested were Sithu Aung Myint, commentator with Voice of America, and Htet Htet Khine, freelance producer for BBC Media Action

The plight of Ressa has raised international concern about the harassment of journalists in the Philippines

The "predators" reportedly trampled on press freedom through censorship, by jailing journalists or by inciting violence against media workers

Benedict Rogers, co-founder of Hong Kong Watch, said the suppression of Apple Daily 'represents the death of media freedom in Hong Kong'

The incident raises further concerns about media freedoms in the Chinese-ruled city

Maria Ressa and Rappler are dealing with several other cases, including alleged tax offenses and violation of foreign ownership rules in media

Myanmar authorities arrested Yuki Kitazumi, a freelance reporter, and charged him with spreading false information