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Ressa: Journalist Cimatu's libel conviction 'sends very difficult signal'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 11:16 AM

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa said the cyber libel conviction of Baguio-based journalist Frank Cimatu was a freedom of speech issue. Read more »

NUJP on Maguindanao massacre: 'Forgetting still not an option'

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 04:44 PM

The journalists' group said the families of victims face a longer wait for full justice. Read more »

Ressa to appeal cyberlibel conviction in Supreme Court

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 11 04:19 PM

Maria Ressa will appeal a conviction for cyberlibel in the country's highest court, her lawyer said Tuesday. Read more »

PNP chief to journalists under threat: 'Inform us'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 05:54 PM

Journalists who received threats are encouraged to coordinate with law enforcers to avoid a repeat of broadcaster Percy Lapid's slay, the PNP said. Read more »

Marcos urged to 'lend strong voice' for resolution of Percy Lapid slay case

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 07 11:38 AM

The brother of Percy Lapid called on President Bongbong Marcos to lend his voice to the call for justice for the slain broadcaster. Read more »

Marcos Jr. hinikayat na 'tapatan ng gawa' ang sinabing pagprotekta sa midya

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 01:21 PM

Hinikayat ng isang journalism professor si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na 'tapatan ng gawa' ang pangako niyang pagprotekta sa midya. Read more »

DILG head offers P500K reward for info on Lapid slay case

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 10:47 PM

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday said he is giving a P500,000 reward for any information that will lead to the arrest of those responsible for the death of broadcaster Percy Lapid. Read more »

Marcos Jr. says to protect rights of media

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 10:38 PM

'Under my lead, we will support and protect the rights of the media as they efficiently perform their duty,' President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said. Read more »

Police say broadcasters partner in democratic process

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 02:22 PM

A police official said the organization acknowledges that broadcasters are partners in the democratic process. Read more »

'Highly probable' Percy Lapid's slay was work-related: police

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 10:00 PM

It is 'highly probable' that the slay of commentator Percy Lapid was related to his work, the NCRPO said. Read more »

Bulatlat asks court to reverse denial of TRO vs NTC

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 02:36 PM

Bulatlat has asked a Quezon City court to reconsider a ruling denying its bid to stop the NTC’s order to block access to more than 20 websites. Read more »

Cyber libel can be filed within 15 years? CA has no power to amend law, says prof

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 13 03:24 PM

Congress can only amend the provisions of the law, a UP media law professor said. Read more »

Makabayan solons seek ABS-CBN franchise renewal

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 07 09:32 AM

Lawmakers from the progressive Makabayan bloc on Tuesday filed a bill seeking to grant ABS-CBN Corp. a fresh 25-year broadcast franchise. Read more »

Media orgs, opposition figures condemn SEC order to shut down Rappler

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 29 06:52 PM

The NUJP and Bulatlat said the journalists must stand together to thwart moves to silence the media. Read more »

Pag-block sa ilang independent media site, may chilling effect: editor

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 23 08:10 PM

May 'chilling effect' ang utos ng gobyerno na ipa-block ang website ng mga grupong iniuugnay sa terorismo, kasama ang ilang independent media, ayon sa isang editor. Read more »

Bulatlat says no due process before blocking of website

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 23 01:27 PM

Bulatlat said they did not receive any notice from the government before their website was blocked by internet service providers on orders of the NTC. Read more »

Makabayan blasts order blocking websites of progressive groups

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 23 12:04 AM

Members of the Makabayan bloc on Wednesday blasted the NTC order to block websites of progressive groups and some independent media. Read more »

Journalists honored amid attacks, disinformation

Arlene Burgos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 23 05:32 AM

Journalists honor colleagues in a conference where the rallying cry was to fight disinformation and defend democracy. Read more »

Palace: PH media vibrant despite slip in freedom index

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 05:07 PM

Malacañang downplayed the Philippines’ dismal ranking on the latest World Press Freedom Index. Read more »

FOCAP airs 'grave concern' over attacks vs some members

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 05 09:51 AM

FOCAP on Tuesday expressed 'grave concern' over the online attacks on some of its members, including tagging one correspondent a 'whorenalist.' Read more »