CMFR Philippines Alerts Archives | Page 23 of 46

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

Boxer-politician, former anti-smuggling official sue journalist for libel

CMFR/ Philippines - A General Santos-based journalist is facing two libel suits filed separately by world boxing champion and Sarangani province Congressman Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquaio and a former Philippine... Read more

Blocktimer survives killing attempt

Fernando Gabio Sr., a blocktimer at dyRI-Radio Mindanao Network, sustained a gunshot wound in his right leg after unidentified men riding tandem on a motorcycle attacked him while he... Read more

TV news crew claims threat from village councilor

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A village councilor allegedly threatened a TV news crew in Cagayan de Oro City last 1 February 2012. The village councilor denied the allegation. Read more

Publisher threatened after condemning media killings

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A newspaper publisher in General Santos City claimed he received a threatening text (SMS) message last 17 January 2012 after calling for the arrest of the killers... Read more

Harassments marked start of 2012

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Attacks against journalists and media workers marked the start of 2012 in the Philippines. Read more

Journalists, media workers harassed in Manila demolition

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Local anti-riot police detained and manhandled a group of journalists and media workers during the demolition of an allegedly illegal settlement in San Juan City last 11... Read more