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Journalist threatened over illegal mining report
CMFR/Philippines – A journalist said the mayor of Gonzaga town in the coast of Cagayan province threatened him over the phone on 20 February 2014 for reporting the persistence of... Read more
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A relic of colonial times
By Luis V. Teodoro LIBEL AS a means of repression has been problematic in the Philippines even before the Revised Penal Code (RPC) went into effect in January, 1932. Read more
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Criminal libel is unconstitutional
By Melinda Quintos de Jesus THERE IS a lot to say about the Cybercrime Prevention Act. And a lot more will be said now that the Supreme Court has upheld... Read more
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Policeman mauls photojournalist during protest dispersal
CMFR/Philippines – A policeman allegedly mauled a photojournalist after the dispersal of protesters in Davao City on 13 February 2013. The Davao City mayor said he would investigate the... Read more
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STATEMENT: Libel as problematic as ever for free expression and press freedom
THE FEBRUARY 18 ruling of the Supreme Court declaring key provisions of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175) unconstitutional is a victory for free expression. But its... Read more
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UPDATED: Supreme Court declares key Cybercrime Law provisions except libel unconstitutional
UPDATE: Supreme Court upholds February ruling on online libel CMFR/Philippines – The Supreme Court En Banc on 22 April 2014 denied all motions for reconsideration (MRs) against the Court’s 18... Read more
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Philippine ranking drops in World Press Freedom Index
CMFR/Philippines – The Philippines dropped from 147th place in 2013 to 149th in the 2014 World Press Freedom Index released on 12 February 2014 by the Paris-based organization Reporters Without... Read more
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