We will not surrender our freedomsToday, Independence Day, we renew our pledge to serve the people, to continue speaking truth to power, and to guard and defend freedom of the press and of expression from all threats.Read More Covering the PandemicRead more Covering the CoViD-19 Pandemic Anti-communist group threatens journalists via SMS CMFR/ PHILIPPINES – A self-proclaimed anti-communist group allegedly threatened via text message several journalists in Davao and Cagayan de Oro when they failed to cover a press conference hosted by the former. You can get shot for that, official tells reporter CMFR/PHILIPPINES –An official of a government agency in Cagayan de Oro City told a reporter here that journalists pursuing stories based on “unverified complaints” can get shot. Police finds lead in killer of cameraman The Philippine National Police has a possible lead on the killing of a cameraman and driver of the local franchise holder of Cable News Network (CNN) on June 25 in Imus, Cavite. Cavite Province is 49.62 kilometers south of Manila. Representatives threaten to cite journalist in contempt Members of the House of Representatives threatened to cite in contempt a local journalist in connection with a series of controversial stories on the supposed bribery allegations in the House in exchange for the swift passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Cebu broadcaster posts bail for libel CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A Cebu tri-media personality has surrendered to the local police after a court issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with a libel case filed by a former Cebu City mayor. Cebu is approximately 1,100 kilometers south of Metro Manila. Radio blocktimer arrested on libel charge CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A radio blocktimer facing two counts of criminal libel case was arrested last 9 June 2015 in Valencia City, Bukidnon province. Bukidnon is approximately 1481 kilometers south of Manila. Boracay resort owner sues broadcaster for libel The owner of Boracay West Cove on Boracay island has filed a libel suit against a local broadcaster over several reports on the resort’s alleged violations of building laws. Assuring journalists’ safety and independence The continuing killing of journalists and media workers is still the main threat to media freedom and the autonomy of journalists in the Philippines. Women in media: Ten women killed for their work as journalists (1990-2014) The Center for Media Freedom & Responsibility (CMFR) has recorded that 10 of the 146 journalists killed in the line of duty since 1986 are women. To mark the commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day, CMFR pays to tribute these women journalists who were killed for doing their... Journalists under threat CMFR infographic on journalists and media workers killed in the line of duty since 1986. « Previous1…34567…47Next »
