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Despite UN declarationPacquiao sues journalist for libel

STILL A criminal offense in the Philippines despite the October 2011 UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) declaration that it is incompatible with human rights law, libel suits are still being filed against journalists, in many cases to limit criticism of public officials and other powerful individuals. Despite a limit...

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.

Message to government: Heed UNHRC declaration

Lawyer advocates of free expression urged the press last April 24, 2012 during the 16th National Press Forum and general meeting of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) to enjoin the Philippine government to heed the October 2011 UN Human Rights Committee declaration that the Philippine libel law is excessive...

Sometime weather reporter killed

Two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead a radio station employee who also did weather and other reports while parked in front of a hospital in Koronadal City in the province of South Cotabato last 30 April 2012.

Radio broadcaster shot dead in Davao Oriental

A radio broadcaster was shot dead in Barangay (village) Don Enrique Lopez, Mati at around 2:00 p.m. last 8 May 2012.

Columnist killed in Laguna province

Police have yet to identify suspects in the killing of a columnist for a local daily in San Pablo City, Laguna last 24 April 2012. The local police has offered a Php350,000(approximately USD8,300) reward for any information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects. A gunman riding...

World Press Freedom Day 2012

In observance of World Press Freedom Day this year, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) has created a special online page calling attention and action to three major free expression issues corrosive of press freedom and freedom of information in the Philippines.

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...