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Broadcaster killed in Surigao del Sur

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A broadcaster in Surigao del Sur was killed last 27 July 2009, when president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivered her ninth State of the Nation address. Surigao del... Read more

PJR Reports May – June 2009

|| THE FRONT PAGE || Reporting “one of their own” was problematic for some of the media. || IN THIS ISSUE || Media and Tragedy Making the Private Public... Read more

PJR Reports March – April 2009

|| THE FRONT PAGE || An affidavit by the “victim” herself triggers a media debate. || IN THIS ISSUE || Unequal Relations The Media, the VFA—and that ‘Rape’ by... Read more

PJR Reports November 2008

|| THE FRONT PAGE || The financial crisis needs explaining, but the media don’t seem to know how to do it. || IN THIS ISSUE || The Press’ Own... Read more

PJR Reports October 2008

|| THE FRONT PAGE || Two recent court decisions are likely to have a negative impact on the right to know. || IN THIS ISSUE || Fourth Citizens Press... Read more

PJR Reports July 2008

|| THE FRONT PAGE || The kidnapping of ABS-CBN 2’s Cecilia Victoria “Ces” Drilon provoked a spirited discussion on ethical issues. || IN THIS ISSUE || Carping about CARP... Read more

PJR Reports May – June 2008

|| IN THIS ISSUE || World Press Freedom Day Journalists Visit Plaridel Shrine by JB Santos and Melanie Y. Pinlac Test Case for Philippine Libel Laws by Germelina Lacorte... Read more

PJR Reports April 2008

|| THE FRONT PAGE || The political crisis has highlighted the basic press responsibility of providing information and analysis. || IN THIS ISSUE || The writ of habeas data... Read more

PJR Reports March 2008

|| THE FRONT PAGE || The media’s relentless coverage revived flagging interest in the NBN-ZTE scandal. || IN THIS ISSUE || Media Bills to Watch Out For by Germelina... Read more

PJR Reports February 2008

|| THE FRONT PAGE || Several media organizations and dozens of journalists have filed legal suits against police and other officials not only to defend press freedom but also... Read more