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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.

Supreme Court suspends implementation of cybercrime law

THE SUPREME Court of the Philippines restrained government agencies and officials from implementing Republic Act no. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 within 120 days starting 9 October 2012.

Armed men threaten broadcaster, family

CMFR/Philippines – Five men on motorcycles, at least two of whom were armed, pointed a handgun and an assault rifle at a radio station manager, his family and another radio staffmember in Sorsogon province last 23 September 2012. Sorsogon is a province approximately 373 kilometers south of Manila.

Media groups, journalists file 9th petition vs Cybercrime Prevention Act

TWENTY MEDIA organizations and more than 250 individuals, comprised mostly of journalists and media practitioners, filed the ninth petition with the Supreme Court (SC) against the Cybercrime Prevention Act, assailing some of its provisions as unconstitutional.

CMFR on Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

What is the Cybercrime Law and why are media practitioners asking the Supreme Court to declare it unconstitutional?

Journalist assaulted by businessman

CMFR/ Philippines - An editor of a weekly newspaper was assaulted by a businessman and brother of a town mayor in the province of Sorsogon last 23 September 2012. Sorsogon is 373 kilometers south of Manila.