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Accused gunman has ordered broadcaster’s widow, two others killed, says radio exec

The station manager of a Mindanao radio station claims that a former policeman accused in the murder of broadcaster Dennis Cuesta has ordered the killing of Cuesta’s widow and two others including himself.

Alleged Masterminds Oppose Issuance of Alias Warrant

The alleged masterminds in the killing of journalist Marlene Esperat opposed the prosecution’s motion for the issuance of an alias warrant last 19 April 2012.

Attacking press freedom while “enhancing” it

CERTIFIED by President Benigno Aquino III as a priority bill last January, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act will be among those discussed by the House of Representatives when Congress re-convenes on May 7, or, significantly enough, four days after Press Freedom Day is celebrated all over the world.

Esperat Case UpdateFamily asks court to order arrest of ‘mastermind’

THE FAMILY of slain journalist Marlene Esperat asked the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) last 13 April 2012 to issue an alias warrant of arrest against the alleged masterminds in the killing. A court can re-issue an “alias warrant” if the original is returned unserved after ten days.

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.

Radio blocktimer killed in ambush

CMFR/ Philippines – Police have yet to identify the suspects in the ambush of a radio blocktimer and barangay (village) council chairman last 8 April 2012 in Davao City. Davao City is approximately 978 kilometers south of Manila Blocktimers buy “blocks” of radio or TV airtime for their programs,...

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.

Arrest warrants issued against former Palawan gov, two other politicians (Updated)

Branch 52 Judge Angelo Arizala of the RTC Palawan issued arrest warrants against former Palawan Gov. Mario Joel Reyes, Coron town Mayor Mario Reyes Jr. and former Palawan provincial administrator Romeo Seratubias. But the court has yet to issue warrants against Armando Regalado and Valentin “Percival” Lecias, both close-in...

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...