2005 | Page 3 of 4 | CMFR

  • Surprise package for media

    Media got a big surprise last Sept. 26. Miss Philippines, Precious Lara Quigaman, bagged the Miss International 2005 title, besting more than 50 statuesque beauties from around the world.... Read more

  • Star: The truth can be bought?

    Amid the political tension gripping the country following rumors that the government intends to put the Philippines under a virtual martial law, three Catholic bishops of the group Kilusang... Read more

  • DOJ Sec bans Times reporter

    For writing a story about an alleged malicious telephone conversation, a reporter for a national daily was barred from entering the Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary’s office last October... Read more

  • Gudani’s dismissal

    Two military officials had recently found themselves in a tight spot after defying an order from their Commander-in-Chief. Brig. Gen. Francisco Gudani (who retired last Oct. 4) and Lt.... Read more

  • A TV reporter’s paranoia?

    A local television reporter recently sought police help when two motorcycle-riding men tailed him while he was on his way home in General Santos City, 980 kilometers south of... Read more

  • Cebu journalists face libel suit

    Five Cebu-based journalists are facing libel charges for publishing stories implicating a municipal mayor as the mastermind of the P94-million bank robbery in Bogo, northern part of Cebu. Sun.Star... Read more

  • Photojournalist held by military

    After mistaking him for a rebel, a photojournalist working for a national daily was held by local police and military last 4 October in Tarlac City, around 130 kilometers... Read more

  • Misquoted and Misspelled

    We appreciate the effort made by newspapers to inform the public about the plight and status of our fellow journalists. But, we would like to make a few clarifications... Read more

  • The Elusive Garci

    Since the “Hello, Garci” scandal erupted in June, the one key actor in the controversy remains elusive and is danger of being forgotten. Former elections commissioner Virgilio Garcillano, accused... Read more

  • CMFR press conference on media killings

    The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility will be holding a press conference on its analytical study of the media killings on Monday, 05 September, 11 am at the... Read more