Attacks and threats against the media Archives - CMFR

NTC blocks alternative media websites

On June 6, 2022, Hermogenes Esperon Jr., National Security Council (NSC) Advisor and Anti-Terrorism Council Vice Chairperson, wrote to the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) ordering “Philippine Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to the following websites affiliated to and are supporting terrorists and terrorist organizations.” A copy of...

Rappler journalist shoved during Uniteam rally

TWO OF Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s campaign staffers prevented Rappler reporter Lian Buan from interviewing Marcos Jr. at a campaign rally.

Baguio journo survives shooting

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – On March 1, Aldwin Quitasol, Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club President and Daily Tribune Correspondent, survived an attempt on his life while walking home in Quezon Hill, Baguio City. Baguio City is approximately 206 kilometers north of Manila.

Calida threatens Rappler-Comelec partnership

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Solicitor General Jose Calida threatened legal action to nullify Rappler’s partnership with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ahead of the 2022 polls.

Journalists covering contested land issue threatened

CMFR/Philippines – Two staff members of an alternative media organization were threatened and harassed by a group of armed men on January 28, 2022, in Bulacan. Bulacan is located 26 kilometers north of Metro Manila.

Journalist threatened over report on Rodriguez ambush

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A reporter for a tabloid, Hataw D’yaryo ng Bayan, was harassed and threatened online over his coverage of a recent Rizal killing.

Cebu blocktimer survives slay attempt

CMFR/PHILIPPINES -- A radio blocktimer in Cebu City was shot by a still unidentified gunman on December 16. The broadcaster survived the attack.

Pampanga-based Journo shot dead in Samar

CMFR/PHILIPPINES— Two unidentified gunmen shot and killed a Pampanga-based journalist on December 8 in Calbayog, Western Samar. Western Samar is 526 km south of Manila.

Energy Secretary, Duterte campaign donor file suits against journalists

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and Udenna Corporation Chair and Duterte campaign donor Dennis Uy have filed separate libel and cyberlibel complaints against several journalists in the Philippines for their reportage on the allegedly questionable deal in the Malampaya deep water to gas project. The complaints were filed...

NTC shuts down Legazpi radio station

CMFR/PHILIPPINES –The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered the closure of a radio station in Legazpi City on November 8 for allegedly operating despite an expired permit. Legazpi City is 339 kilometers south of Manila. According to the cease-and-desist order, the NTC regional office in Bicol shut down the...