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Panelo says Maria Ressa 'exaggerating' situation of journalists under Duterte admin

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 06:19 PM

Rappler CEO Maria Ressa told US-based CBS News that the Philippines is "far worse than any war zone" that she has reported in, as she noted the harassment that she has endured for doing her job. Read more »

Victims’ lawyer: Press freedom dead if no conviction in Maguindanao massacre

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 05 08:07 PM

The lawyer representing the families of 38 victims in the Maguindanao massacre in 2009 is expecting no less than a guilty verdict for the principal accused in the deadly killings which left 58 people, including 32 journalists, dead. Read more »

Duterte signs expanded law on protection of journalists' sources

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 25 06:50 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a measure which expands the the coverage of the so-called Sotto Law, which allows journalists to protect the identities of their sources. Read more »

Suspects in radio anchor's slay charged with murder

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 04:28 PM

Last July, radio broadcaster Ed Dizon was was driving home from work when two men on a motorcycle shot him in Kidapawan City.  Read more »

Abante News reports alleged harassment week after plant attack

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 06:34 PM

Abante News Group experienced harassment from unidentified men a week after an attack on its printing house. Read more »

'Attempt to silence media': Robredo, Lawmakers condemn arson attack on Abante News

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 10 05:37 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday condemned the arson attack on the printing house of Abante News Group, and called the act a "brazen assault on free press." Read more »

Duterte declares July 25 as National Campus Press Freedom Day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 11:18 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law recognizing the observance of the "National Campus Press Freedom Day" in all educational institutions on July 25 every year. Read more »

Are Filipinos less free under Duterte?

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 01:35 PM

A recent Social Weather Stations survey showed free expression remained “very strong” under Duterte, but journalism professor Danilo Arao said “it’s a different matter altogether when you look at the state of the press.” Read more »

PUP students block 'stricter dress code' proposal

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 02:29 PM

Student leaders of the state-run Polytechnic University of the Philippines blocked Monday the inclusion of "stricter dress code" in the final version of the revised PUP student handbook. Read more »

Journalists warned vs self-censorship

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 05 09:56 AM

A journalist on Monday cautioned media workers against self-censorship and the effects of climate of fear in press under the Duterte administration. Read more »

Pinoys’ apprehension over publishing anti-gov’t content puzzles Palace

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 09:48 PM

Malacañang on Saturday said it was wondering why most Filipinos think it's "dangerous" to publish materials critical of the government. Read more »

SWS: Most Pinoys find freedom of speech 'very strong' under Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 04 12:59 AM

Nearly 3 out of 5 Filipinos believe that they can speak "openly and without fear" even if it is against government. Read more »

Rappler boss Ressa featured in Madonna's new music video

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 21 11:53 AM

MANILA – Embattled Rappler chief Maria Ressa was featured in pop icon Madonna’s new music video, which tackles the global fight for rights. Read more »

Int'l media group urges Duterte to uphold press freedom, safety of journalists

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 11:49 PM

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Friday urged the Duterte administration to uphold press freedom and ensure the safety of journalists in the Philippines. Read more »

OPINION: How intelligent is government’s intelligence report?

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Jun 11 03:41 PM

Whoever gave him the information that I have cancer and I’m soliciting money for my treatment must really dislike him so much? Read more »

OPINION: Why no one should buy PNP’s claim of “mistaken identity” in journo arrest

Inday Espina-Varona -- scaRRedcat
Updated as of Jun 10 05:07 PM

You don't swoop down on an old woman in an airport on the basis of corner store gossip. Read more »

ABS-CBN News Digital wins 2 awards in SOPA 2019 for Boracay, Marawi special reports

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 30 12:21 PM

ABS-CBN News Digital took home 2 awards at the Society of Publishers in Asia 2019 Awards for Editorial Excellence in Hong Kong on Wednesday for its special reports on the Marawi conflict and the Boracay rehabilitation. Read more »

Pope pays tribute to journalists killed; says press freedom vital

Philip Pullella, Reuters
Updated as of May 19 04:36 PM

Pope Francis paid tribute on Saturday to journalists killed while doing their jobs, saying media freedom is a key indicator of a country's health. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 17, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 11:58 PM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

Human Rights Press Awards

Isaac Lawrence, AFP
Posted at May 17 03:19 PM

Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of the Philippines-based news website Rappler, speaks at the Human Rights Press Awards at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Hong Kong on Thursday. Read more »