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Another Mindanao radio anchor receives threat over mining stories

A Mati City-based radio commentator received a threatening text message (SMS) last 10 May 2012, just two days after the killing of radio broadcaster Nestor Libaton in the same city.

Radio commentator in Mindanao receives death threat

A radio commentator in Cagayan de Oro received a death threat on his mobile phone last 5 May 2012.

Reporter files administrative case against police chief

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A correspondent of the Manila-based Pilipino Star Ngayon (Filipino Star Today) in Olongapo City filed an administrative case against the city police chief last 23 April 2012. Olongapo City is the capital of Zambales, a province approximately 79 kilometers west of Manila. Reporter Mahatma Randy Datu accused...

Columnist, editor post bail re libel case

A newspaper editor and a columnist posted bail of Php10, 000 (approximately USD 234) each for their temporary liberty after the Iloilo City regional trial court (RTC) issued last 11 April 2012 warrants for their arrest in connection with a Php15.2 million libel case filed by the...

Reporter decries alleged police harassment

The Olongapo City police director allegedly attacked and barred a reporter from covering a hostage-taking incident last 3 April 2012. But the police director denied the accusation.

Town mayor sues broadcaster for libel

The mayor of a town in Cagayan province filed a libel complaint last March against a radio broadcaster for a report on the alleged “kidnapping” of an anti-mining advocate.

Police try to arrest editor out on bail

CMFR/Philippines – Despite being released on bail, an editor of a Bohol-based newspaper was nearly arrested by the Guindulman town police last 17 March 2012 in connection with a libel complaint filed by the town mayor.

Reporter mauled, shot in Metro Manila

A reporter of a national daily is in critical condition after unidentified men mauled and then shot him in Pasig City last 11 March 2012. The attack might have been related to the illegal drug trade in Pasig City and nearby provinces. Pasig City is a part of...

Boxer-politician, former anti-smuggling official sue journalist for libel

CMFR/ Philippines - A General Santos-based journalist is facing two libel suits filed separately by world boxing champion and Sarangani province Congressman Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquaio and a former Philippine Anti-Smuggling Group official for allegedly maligning them in a February 2012 article. The complainants are seeking a total of Php93.1...

Blocktimer survives killing attempt

Fernando Gabio Sr., a blocktimer at dyRI-Radio Mindanao Network, sustained a gunshot wound in his right leg after unidentified men riding tandem on a motorcycle attacked him while he was cleaning his car in front of his house in Jaro district, Iloilo City. Gabio anchors “Exposé”, a blocktime program...