We will not surrender our freedomsToday, Independence Day, we renew our pledge to serve the people, to continue speaking truth to power, and to guard and defend freedom of the press and of expression from all threats.Read More Covering the PandemicRead more Covering the CoViD-19 Pandemic Speaking of Media On the conviction of Esperat’s killers “This is an important victory that, if followed through and allowed to create momentum, can hopefully stem the tide of journalist killings in the Philippines. There is an environment of impunity that is encouraging attacks on journalists and human rights workers in the... CMFR STATEMENT: An urgent call: Stop the Arroyo regime’s assault on press freedom THE CENTER for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) calls on all media organizations, advocacy groups, lawyers’ organizations, and human rights groups to join together to stop the Arroyo regime’s assault on press freedom. CMFR is issuing this urgent... Writing for the Foreign Press Wanna be a super-stringer? How about a fixer? Writing for the foreign press By Carlos H. Conde MANILA – When the New York Times ran a scathing editorial in April, titled “Dark Days for Philippine Democracy,” that criticized President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s “increasingly authoritarian tendencies,” not a few friends,... Obituaries Fallaci, 76 Renowned journalist Oriana Fallaci died on Sept. 15. She was 76. The fiery Italian writer, who is known for her challenging interviews with leaders and heads of state, died of breast cancer. Her interviews, compiled in the book, Interview with History, were translated across the world, according... Chronicle PJI employees get jobs back Seventy-nine employees won back their jobs in People’s Journal after the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the Sept. 10 decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) to reinstate the group. Associate Justice Rome Callejo Sr. of the SC first division also affirmed the CA order... Crisis: International Another journalist goes missing in Karachi SAREED SARBAZI, 65, who works for the privately-owned English language Business Recorder, the only business daily in Karachi, Southern Pakistan, has not been seen since he left home on the morning of Sept. 20. Sarbazi went missing after leaving home by car for... Crisis: National FFFJ: A welcome victory but incomplete Today’s CONVICTION of Marlene Esperat’s killers is a welcome, though incomplete, victory for press freedom. After nine grueling months, the Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists Inc. (FFFJ) is more than happy that the trial had concluded with a sentence of life imprisonment for... Revving up the Citizen Press Councils: Dealing with Grievances Against Media Revving up the Citizen Press Councils Dealing with Grievances Against Media By Venus L. Elumbre For mass media to function well, an avenue for public grievance against media excesses is necessary. Otherwise, people could resort to other means such as violence and harassment against journalists who they deem have... Seeking Justice for Journalists By Rachel E. Khan and Nathan Lee In the past year, continued efforts by local and international media organizations had brought about significant developments in pursuing justice for the slain journalists. Just last Oct. 6, three of Marlene Esperat’s killers were sentenced to reclusion perpetua by a Cebu City... Public Apathy Toward Repression Media’s bigger problem Public Apathy Toward Repression By Don Gil K. Carreon Then Presidential Proclamation 1017 was declared, placing the country under a state of emergency, there was little public outcry. Even when Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said the government was planning to issue guidelines on how media should... « Previous1…186187188189190…201Next »
