Journalists Assaulted, Obstructed, and Exposed to Tear Gas During September 21 Manila Protest
CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Journalists covering the September 21 protests in Manila were assaulted, harassed, and obstructed as demonstrations escalated in Mendiola, Recto, and Ayala Bridge. The rallies, which marked the anniversary of Martial Law and called for accountability in the flood control corruption scandal, drew thousands but also ended in...