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And the list becomes 45

According to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), there are now 45 journalists charged with libel by presidential spouse Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo. According to the... Read more

Human rights vs Southeast Asia’s culture of impunity

The theme for the 2007 Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) Journalism Fellowship Program has never been timely as this: “Human Rights Versus a Culture of Impunity in Southeast Asia.”... Read more

Dismantle the culture of impunity–IFJ

In light of the December 21 killing of journalist Andres Acosta, here’s an open letter to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from the International Federation of Journalists on the issue:... Read more

Even during the Christmas season, journalist killings never stop

As the year 2006 ends, press freedom in the Philippines continues to be endangered. Adding to the worrying list of journalists who were killed this year was Andres Acosta,... Read more

Any reporter who wants 50,000 euros?

Are you a journalist who has written about issues involving human rights, democracy, and development over the past year or so? The Lorenzo Natali Prize 2006, a prize excellence... Read more

Profiles of slain journalists now accessible

Esperat who? Damalerio who? Profiles of journalists and media practitioners killed in the line of duty from 2001 to present (according to the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility/CMFR... Read more

Former Nueva Ecija journalist killed

Two men on a motorcycle killed and robbed a former radio and newspaper reporter on 7 December 2006 in his farm in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, a province north... Read more

Florante de Castro, killed 1984, not 1986

While browsing through the pages of old issues of Malaya newspaper, the staff discovered that Florante de Castro, a Mindanao-based news commentator, was killed on March 9, 1984, not... Read more

Former Nueva Ecija journalist killed

CMFR/Philippines—Two men on a motorcycle killed and robbed a former radio and newspaper reporter on 7 December 2006 in his farm in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, a province north... Read more

CMFR/FFFJ signs MOA with IBP

Does the Philippines have a strong legal framework to defend the press and its autonomy? Can the law provide adequate protection for the press against journalist killings, political harassment... Read more