Tag: Press Freedom
Rights watchdog flags Philippines over escalating curbs on dissent
Watchdog cites arrests, prosecutions, and red-tagging as pressures mount on activists, journalists, and communities defending rights
Editorial: When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*
International press freedom groups have repeatedly warned that Cumpio’s case exemplifies the criminalization of journalism in the Philippines
Philippine Protestant bishops condemn conviction of journalist, church worker
Philippine church bishops condemn conviction of journalist and lay worker, warning it threatens press freedom and human rights
Philippine court convicts journalist, church worker of terrorism financing, drawing condemnation...
Philippine court convicts community journalist of terrorism financing, alarming press freedom groups after her acquittal in weapons cases
Press freedom groups seek acquittal of Frenchie Mae Cumpio as verdict...
Protesters urge acquittal as court nears ruling on journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, with rights groups citing red-tagging concerns
Pope praises press freedom in message to Italian newspaper
Leo hopes the press will “always promote communication that is free and dialogical, animated by the search for truth and without prejudice”
Jimmy Lai convicted of national security charges in Hong Kong
He now faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and will be sentenced at a later date. He can appeal the charges
Global journalists urge Marcos to end detention of Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Over 250 journalists from 35 countries urge Marcos to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio, warning press freedom is imperiled
Filipino journalists, students condemn killings of Al Jazeera reporters in Gaza
Philippine media groups, students rally to condemn Gaza journalist killings, denounce attacks on press freedom worldwide
Media group urges investigation into Tacloban jail warden for alleged abuses
Media group files complaints vs Tacloban jail officials over alleged abuse, rights violations against political detainees
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