August 2008 alerts Archives | CMFR

• Appeals Court reverses decision on a libel case

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Saying it would have “a devastating and catastrophic effect on the freedom of speech and of the press,” the Court of Appeals (CA) reversed on 28 August... Read more

• Radio broadcaster dies five days after being shot

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A radio broadcaster died of his wounds 9 August 2008, five days after he was shot by unknown assailants in General Santos City, South Cotabato. General Santos... Read more

• City Council withdraws “persona non grata” tag on journalist

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – The Zamboanga City Council recalled on 12 August 2008 a resolution declaring a journalist “persona non grata” following his report on resistance to the formation of the... Read more

• Broadcaster killed in Capiz

  CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A radio broadcaster was killed on 7 August 2008 by a gunman riding pillion on a motorcycle in Roxas City, Capiz. Capiz is approximately 411 kms southeast... Read more

• Radio broadcaster in critical condition after being shot

  CMFR/Philippines—A radio broadcaster is in critical condition after being shot near a shopping mall in General Santos City, South Cotabato on 4 August 2008, at around 4:30 (local time).... Read more