Attacks and threats against the media Archives | Page 22 of 38

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.

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...

Second journalist arrested on libel charge in ten days

An online news correspondent facing a criminal libel charge was arrested on 15 April 2015 in Barangay Poctol, Daraga, Albay province. Albay is 451 kilometers south of Manila.

Former journalist killed; had received death threats

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A former newspaper correspondent was shot dead in Batangas City, Batangas Province on 13 April 2015. Batangas is 108 kilometers south of Manila.

Columnist arrested on libel charge

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A publisher and columnist of a weekly tabloid facing two counts of criminal libel was arrested last 5 April 2015 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City.

Electric supplier files PHP20M suit against columnist

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – The power supplier for the Central Negros Electric Cooperative filed a PHP20-million libel suit against a columnist of a local newspaper last 5 March 2015.

Broadcaster dies 10 years after attack that left him paralyzed

Ten years after surviving an attack that left him paralyzed from the waist down, a Mindanao broadcaster died last 15 January 2015 in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato.