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19 journos killed in 4 years of Duterte admin - watchdog
19 journos killed in 4 years of Duterte admin - watchdog
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Published Nov 23, 2020 07:20 PM PHT
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MANILA – Nineteen journalists have been killed in the 4 years of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, a watchdog said Monday, as attacks on the media continue due to what it alleges as a culture of impunity that prevails in the country.
MANILA – Nineteen journalists have been killed in the 4 years of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, a watchdog said Monday, as attacks on the media continue due to what it alleges as a culture of impunity that prevails in the country.
Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) executive director Melinda Quintos de Jesus said Monday in a virtual forum the Philippines remained a dangerous country for journalists.
Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) executive director Melinda Quintos de Jesus said Monday in a virtual forum the Philippines remained a dangerous country for journalists.
"There are more attacks and threats that have shown how indeed we've become more vulnerable to those who don't want the media and the press to play the role they are assigned by the Constitution,” she said.
"There are more attacks and threats that have shown how indeed we've become more vulnerable to those who don't want the media and the press to play the role they are assigned by the Constitution,” she said.
ABS-CBN News sought the comments of Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on De Jesus' remarks and is still awaiting response.
ABS-CBN News sought the comments of Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on De Jesus' remarks and is still awaiting response.
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Journalist Ronnie Villamor, 50, was the the 19th journalist killed during the Duterte administration, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).
Journalist Ronnie Villamor, 50, was the the 19th journalist killed during the Duterte administration, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).
He was gunned down in Milagros, Masbate on Nov. 14 in what authorities claimed as an encounter. Villamor's colleagues denied that an encounter took place, according to the NUJP.
He was gunned down in Milagros, Masbate on Nov. 14 in what authorities claimed as an encounter. Villamor's colleagues denied that an encounter took place, according to the NUJP.
A total of 170 journalists have been killed in the country since 1986, the group said.
A total of 170 journalists have been killed in the country since 1986, the group said.
In comparison, 30 journalists were killed while Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was in office from 2010 to 2016, while 80 killings were reported under the administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo over a 9-year period beginning 2001.
In comparison, 30 journalists were killed while Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was in office from 2010 to 2016, while 80 killings were reported under the administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo over a 9-year period beginning 2001.
Here's the NUJP's list of Filipino journalists killed from 2016 to 2020:
Here's the NUJP's list of Filipino journalists killed from 2016 to 2020:
1. Apolinario Suan Jr. - June 14, 2016 - Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
1. Apolinario Suan Jr. - June 14, 2016 - Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
2. Larry Que - Dec. 19, 2016 - Virac, Catanduanes
2. Larry Que - Dec. 19, 2016 - Virac, Catanduanes
3. Mario Contaoi - Jan. 6, 2017 - Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
3. Mario Contaoi - Jan. 6, 2017 - Magsingal, Ilocos Sur
4. Marlon Muyco - Feb. 17, 2017 - M'lang, Cotabato
4. Marlon Muyco - Feb. 17, 2017 - M'lang, Cotabato
5. Joaquin Briones - March 13, 2017 - Milagros, Masbate
5. Joaquin Briones - March 13, 2017 - Milagros, Masbate
6. Rudy Alicaway - Aug. 6, 2017 - Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
6. Rudy Alicaway - Aug. 6, 2017 - Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
7. Leo Diaz - Aug. 7, 2017 - President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat
7. Leo Diaz - Aug. 7, 2017 - President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat
8. Christopher Lozada - Oct. 24, 2017 - Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
8. Christopher Lozada - Oct. 24, 2017 - Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
9. Edmund Sestoso - April 30, 2018 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
9. Edmund Sestoso - April 30, 2018 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
10. Carlos Matas - May 12, 2018 - Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
10. Carlos Matas - May 12, 2018 - Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
11. Dennis Denora - June 7, 2018 - Panabo City, Davao del Norte
11. Dennis Denora - June 7, 2018 - Panabo City, Davao del Norte
12. Joey Llana - July 20, 2018 - Daraga, Albay
12. Joey Llana - July 20, 2018 - Daraga, Albay
13. Benjie Caballero - Oct. 30, 2018 - Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
13. Benjie Caballero - Oct. 30, 2018 - Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
14. Eduardo Dizon - July 10, 2019 - Kidapawan City, Cotabato
14. Eduardo Dizon - July 10, 2019 - Kidapawan City, Cotabato
15. Dindo Generoso - Nov. 8, 2019 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
15. Dindo Generoso - Nov. 8, 2019 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
16. Cornelio Pepino - May 5, 2020 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
16. Cornelio Pepino - May 5, 2020 - Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
17. Jobert Bercasio - Sept. 14, 2020 - Sorsogon City
17. Jobert Bercasio - Sept. 14, 2020 - Sorsogon City
18. Virgilio Maganes - Nov. 10, 2020 - Villasis, Pangasinan
18. Virgilio Maganes - Nov. 10, 2020 - Villasis, Pangasinan
19. Ronnie Villamor - Nov. 14, 2020 - Milagros, Masbate
19. Ronnie Villamor - Nov. 14, 2020 - Milagros, Masbate
The CMFR's De Jesus said that from June 2016 to November 2010, Filipino media workers were also subjected to different attacks and harassment such as intimidation, libel and being barred from coverage.
The CMFR's De Jesus said that from June 2016 to November 2010, Filipino media workers were also subjected to different attacks and harassment such as intimidation, libel and being barred from coverage.
Of the total 193 recorded incidents, 95 state agents were the alleged perpetrators of such attacks and harassments. Twenty-nine of those came from the national government, 28 from local government, 25 from police, and 9 from military.
Of the total 193 recorded incidents, 95 state agents were the alleged perpetrators of such attacks and harassments. Twenty-nine of those came from the national government, 28 from local government, 25 from police, and 9 from military.
Other attacks were perpetrated by private citizens, online trolls while others remained unidentified.
Other attacks were perpetrated by private citizens, online trolls while others remained unidentified.
“We've seen the increase of private citizens turning on the media just because it’s become part of the move to look at media as an enemy of the state,” De Jesus said.
“We've seen the increase of private citizens turning on the media just because it’s become part of the move to look at media as an enemy of the state,” De Jesus said.
For her, the culture of impunity, which is the failure to punish crime and wrongdoing, remains in the country.
For her, the culture of impunity, which is the failure to punish crime and wrongdoing, remains in the country.
“We face a leader who places himself and those he favors above the law,” she said.
“We face a leader who places himself and those he favors above the law,” she said.
There’s also a weak instrument of justice and seeming disregard of rule of law, De Jesus added, which are compounded by activities of red-tagging and militarization of social media attacks.
There’s also a weak instrument of justice and seeming disregard of rule of law, De Jesus added, which are compounded by activities of red-tagging and militarization of social media attacks.
“Therefore, there can be no other response but continued vigilance not just from media but strength of the society,” De Jesus said.
“Therefore, there can be no other response but continued vigilance not just from media but strength of the society,” De Jesus said.
According to this year’s Global Impunity index, the Philippines is still among the top 10 deadliest countries for journalists. It ranked in the 7th place, trailing Mexico, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Iraq, Syria and Somalia.
According to this year’s Global Impunity index, the Philippines is still among the top 10 deadliest countries for journalists. It ranked in the 7th place, trailing Mexico, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Iraq, Syria and Somalia.
The Palace had previously denied there was culture of impunity in the country and that media killings under the Duterte administration went down.
The Palace had previously denied there was culture of impunity in the country and that media killings under the Duterte administration went down.
In August, Roque said "the Duterte Administration continues to respect the freedom of the speech and the freedom of the press in the country."
In August, Roque said "the Duterte Administration continues to respect the freedom of the speech and the freedom of the press in the country."
"Media remains alert and vibrant in their reportage of the government and the actions of officials," he said.
"Media remains alert and vibrant in their reportage of the government and the actions of officials," he said.
The country marked on Monday the 11th anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre, considered the single deadliest incident for journalists in the world aside from being the worst case of election-related violence in Philippine history.
The country marked on Monday the 11th anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre, considered the single deadliest incident for journalists in the world aside from being the worst case of election-related violence in Philippine history.
Thirty-two journalists were killed on Nov. 23, 2009 as they accompanied the convoy of the family and supporters of Esmael "Toto" Mangudadatu in filing the latter's candidacy for governor of Maguindanao. Members of the Ampatuan clan and their cohorts were convicted last year for the carnage.
Thirty-two journalists were killed on Nov. 23, 2009 as they accompanied the convoy of the family and supporters of Esmael "Toto" Mangudadatu in filing the latter's candidacy for governor of Maguindanao. Members of the Ampatuan clan and their cohorts were convicted last year for the carnage.
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‘Unfulfilled deals’ may be behind Duterte’s tirades vs Marcos: political analyst
‘Unfulfilled deals’ may be behind Duterte’s tirades vs Marcos: political analyst
Joyce Balancio,
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Published Jan 29, 2024 09:14 PM PHT
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MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. might not be keeping his “end of the bargain” with the Duterte family, that is why he is receiving attacks from some members of the family, a political analyst said Monday.
Prof. Dennis Coronacion from the University of Santo Tomas Department of Political Science said the Marcoses might have sealed some deals with the Dutertes when they were convincing then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte to be his running mate during the 2022 national elections.
MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. might not be keeping his “end of the bargain” with the Duterte family, that is why he is receiving attacks from some members of the family, a political analyst said Monday.
Prof. Dennis Coronacion from the University of Santo Tomas Department of Political Science said the Marcoses might have sealed some deals with the Dutertes when they were convincing then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte to be his running mate during the 2022 national elections.
“Ang mga political alliances po natin, or even political parties and coalitions, they are made up of elites. And when these elites form political parties or alliance, there is definitely political arrangements or negotiations that go along with it,” Coronacion told ABS-CBN News.
“Itong rally sa Davao nitong Sunday isa ito sa paraan ng Duterte family to remind the President of, you know, what took place during the negotiations during the last presidential election," he said.
“Ang mga political alliances po natin, or even political parties and coalitions, they are made up of elites. And when these elites form political parties or alliance, there is definitely political arrangements or negotiations that go along with it,” Coronacion told ABS-CBN News.
“Itong rally sa Davao nitong Sunday isa ito sa paraan ng Duterte family to remind the President of, you know, what took place during the negotiations during the last presidential election," he said.
He said the Davao City rally may have been meant to send a "strong message" that failing to honor previous agreements or further marginalizing Vice President Sara Duterte could lead to bigger problems.
He said the Davao City rally may have been meant to send a "strong message" that failing to honor previous agreements or further marginalizing Vice President Sara Duterte could lead to bigger problems.
CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS
Coronacion explained that is possible that the Duterte family did not take it lightly when Congress removed the confidential funds of the two offices of Vice President Sara Duterte for the 2024.
Speculations that a team from the International Criminal Court had already entered the country to investigate former President Duterte’s drug war, may also have agitated the Dutertes and their supporters.
Marcos Jr.’s shooting back at the older Duterte might also be a sign that the UniTeam is “crumbling”.
“Mukhang lumalabas na napikon na rin ang Pangulo sa mga paratang sa kanya. lalo na doon sa pagkasama sa kanyang pangalan sa watchlist ng mga suspects tungkol sa illegal drugs,” he said.
Coronacion explained that is possible that the Duterte family did not take it lightly when Congress removed the confidential funds of the two offices of Vice President Sara Duterte for the 2024.
Speculations that a team from the International Criminal Court had already entered the country to investigate former President Duterte’s drug war, may also have agitated the Dutertes and their supporters.
Marcos Jr.’s shooting back at the older Duterte might also be a sign that the UniTeam is “crumbling”.
“Mukhang lumalabas na napikon na rin ang Pangulo sa mga paratang sa kanya. lalo na doon sa pagkasama sa kanyang pangalan sa watchlist ng mga suspects tungkol sa illegal drugs,” he said.
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“At this point parang hindi maganda ang patutunguhan kung ibabasa natin doon sa reaskyon ng pangulo. Hindi ito magandang sign para sa pagsasamahan nila,” he added.
“At this point parang hindi maganda ang patutunguhan kung ibabasa natin doon sa reaskyon ng pangulo. Hindi ito magandang sign para sa pagsasamahan nila,” he added.
'PEOPLE TO BEAR BRUNT OF FEUD'
Further he said, if the situation worsens, Vice President Duterte’s function as the concurrent education secretary will be affected.
“Iyong mapapamalakad halimbawa ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa DepEd, somehow baka maapektuhan iyon. For example, patuloy na gigipitin ang budget ng DepEd o di kaya ang opisina ng Vice President so kapag ganito na masama na ang takbo ng kanilang relasyon,” he explained.
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) also expressed concern the passage of laws that will provide additional benefits and salary to teachers might also be compromised given the rift between the leaders of the House of Representatives and VP Duterte who is also the concurrent Education Secretary.
“Walang pakinabang dito ang mamamayang Pilipino. Iyong usapin ng sahod ngayon nakasalang lalo na usapin ng GAA 2024 at ng usapin ng salary standardization law so technically pwede makaapekto iyan,” ACT National Chairperson Vladimer Quetua said.
A youth group also lamented how the political bickering affects governance, and the giving of service to the Filipino people.
'PEOPLE TO BEAR BRUNT OF FEUD'
Further he said, if the situation worsens, Vice President Duterte’s function as the concurrent education secretary will be affected.
“Iyong mapapamalakad halimbawa ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa DepEd, somehow baka maapektuhan iyon. For example, patuloy na gigipitin ang budget ng DepEd o di kaya ang opisina ng Vice President so kapag ganito na masama na ang takbo ng kanilang relasyon,” he explained.
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) also expressed concern the passage of laws that will provide additional benefits and salary to teachers might also be compromised given the rift between the leaders of the House of Representatives and VP Duterte who is also the concurrent Education Secretary.
“Walang pakinabang dito ang mamamayang Pilipino. Iyong usapin ng sahod ngayon nakasalang lalo na usapin ng GAA 2024 at ng usapin ng salary standardization law so technically pwede makaapekto iyan,” ACT National Chairperson Vladimer Quetua said.
A youth group also lamented how the political bickering affects governance, and the giving of service to the Filipino people.
“Nagagalit po kami dahil habang nanatiling mataas ng presyo ng bilhin, habang maliliit ang sahod ng mga manggagawa at may kinakaharap tayong krisis sa transportasyon bardagulan ang inaatupag ni Duterte at ng Marcos at basically ginagawa nila ito dahil sa pagaagawan sa kapangyarihan,” Kate Almenzo, Anakbayan’s National Spokesperson said.
“Ang talo dito sa bardagulan ng mga Marcos at Duterte ay ang mga mamamayan,” she added.
“Nagagalit po kami dahil habang nanatiling mataas ng presyo ng bilhin, habang maliliit ang sahod ng mga manggagawa at may kinakaharap tayong krisis sa transportasyon bardagulan ang inaatupag ni Duterte at ng Marcos at basically ginagawa nila ito dahil sa pagaagawan sa kapangyarihan,” Kate Almenzo, Anakbayan’s National Spokesperson said.
“Ang talo dito sa bardagulan ng mga Marcos at Duterte ay ang mga mamamayan,” she added.
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