Ampatuan Massacre in the News

The Ampatuan Massacre is the single most brutal attack against the press in Philippine history. On November 23, 2009, 58 persons--including 32 journalists and media workers--were killed in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines. Outdated and laborious court procedures have prolonged the trial. Since the Massacre three years ago,...

BAM goes the Freedom of Information bill!

BATTERY, ASSAULT, and MURDER – this was what happened to the FOI bill today (Nov. 13) at the hearing of the Committee on Public Information of the House of Representatives.

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Radio commentator shot dead in northern Philippines (Updated)

A MOTORCYCLE-RIDING gunman shot dead a radio commentator in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija last 8 November 2012. Nueva Ecija province is approximately 112 kilometers north of Manila. Two passersby saw Julius Caesar Cauzo, a regular political commentator for dwJJ 684 lying on Flowerlane Street, Aduas Centro village in Cabanatuan...

Non-Passage of the FOI Bill in the 15th Congress is Not Acceptable

A little over three months ago, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. uttered these words to summon his colleagues in the House of Representatives to work harder and faster on bills pending in the chamber, not least of them the FOI (Freedom of Information) bill. This clarion call may well...

City council reprimands broadcaster

CMFR/PHILIPPINES - The City Council of Dipolog passed a resolution on 25 September 2012 reprimanding a local AM radio station manager for allegedly accusing the incumbent mayor and her allies of “terrorism”.

The Culture of Impunity: An Infographic by IFEX

"A culture of impunity creates a climate of injustice and insecurity for those practicing their right to freedom of expression. A culture of impunity leads to a world where people are afraid to speak out. Where criticism is stifled. Where the hard questions don’t get asked. Where the powerful...

International Day to End Impunity: Key Facts & Messages

By the International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX)

Police chief denies info request

CMFR/Philippines – A radio reporter complained that despite a Philippine National Police directive requiring police officers to respond to media requests for information, he was nevertheless denied information of public interest by a police official last 8 October 2012.

Two journalists survive shooting attack

CMFR/Philippines – Two journalists were attacked after interviewing local politicians in Marawi City last 1 October 2012. Marawi City is approximately 818 kilometers south of Manila.