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 Two photojournalists face attempted arrest during Pasay rally, one briefly detained CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Veteran photojournalist Alberto “Bullit” Marquez and The Manila Times photo editor Rene Dilan were harassed and threatened with police arrest while covering a protest in Pasay City on Wednesday morning, July 22. Now working free-lance, Marquez was chief photographer for the Associated Press in the Philippines for... Capiz broadcaster escapes ambush by unidentified gunmen CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Capiz-based radio broadcaster Jay Lavapiez, 48, was ambushed by two unidentified gunmen early morning of June 22, along a highway in Barangay Cagay, Roxas City. Community journalist RJ Ledesma among 19 killed in Negros military operation CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Community journalist RJ Ledesma was killed during a military operation in Toboso, Negros Occidental, on April 19, 2026. Chinese Embassy accuses PCIJ and journalist contributor of propaganda CMFR/PHILIPPINES – On February 25, 2026, Deputy Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy, Guo Wei, publicly criticized the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) and journalist Regine Cabato on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), accusing them of being tools of U.S. propaganda. Radio journalist arrested late at night in Negros Occidental CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Police arrested radio broadcaster and journalist Erwin “Ambo” Delilan late Monday night, January 19, at his home in Barangay Alicante, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, over an unjust vexation complaint. Broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar shot dead in Albay CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Bicolano broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar, 54, was shot by two unidentified gunmen on October 20 in Guinobatan, Albay. A radio reporter for Kadunong Internet TV and DWIZ 92.3 South Luzon, he was rushed to the Regional Hospital and Medical Center, where he died on October 21. 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... Journalists barred from covering voting proceedings CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Several community journalists were reportedly barred from voting and accessing voting precincts for media coverage according to an alternative media organization. Veteran journalist and former Kalibo Mayor Johnny Dayang shot dead in home CMFR/PHILIPPINES — An unidentified gunman fatally shot Juan “Johnny” Dayang, a prominent journalist and former mayor of Kalibo, inside his residence in Barangay Andagao on the evening of April 29. He was 89 years old. ANC anchor Kat Domingo threatened online CMFR/PHILIPPINES – On February 11, 2025, Katrina Domingo, ANC’s Headstart anchor, and ABS-CBN’s reporter, posted on her twitter account that she was threatened online. 123…16Next »
