CMFR Philippine Alerts Archives

Philippine military, police harass human rights defenders, journalists

Military and police personnel allegedly harassed human rights defenders and journalists who were on a fact-finding mission and relief operation in the province of Davao Oriental from 18 to... Read more

Broadcaster assaulted for “negative” commentaries

ALLEGED RELATIVES OF a local candidate in Lanao del Norte attacked a broadcaster in Iligan City last 18 March 2013. Iligan City, a chartered city in Lanao del Norte,... Read more

Mayor files libel complaint vs. blocktimer

A mayor in Pampanga province filed a libel complaint against a radio blocktimer last 21 February 2013. It was the second libel complaint filed by the mayor against broadcaster... Read more

Community journalist found guilty of indirect contempt

A local publisher-editor was found guilty January 18, 2013 of an indirect contempt charge initiated by the executive judge of the Regional Trial Court of Virac, Catanduanes. Read more

Libel complaint against editor, media researcher dismissed (UPDATED)

A prosecutor dismissed a libel complaint filed by a physician against the online news editor and the head of research of a Manila-based media network for insufficiency... Read more

Armed men threaten broadcaster, family

CMFR/Philippines – Five men on motorcycles, at least two of whom were armed, pointed a handgun and an assault rifle at a radio station manager, his family and another... Read more

Media groups, journalists file 9th petition vs Cybercrime Prevention Act

TWENTY MEDIA organizations and more than 250 individuals, comprised mostly of journalists and media practitioners, filed the ninth petition with the Supreme Court (SC) against the Cybercrime Prevention Act,... Read more

Radio commentator killed in Camarines Sur

CMFR/PHILIPPINES - A radio commentator was shot dead Monday, 13 June 2011, in Iriga City, Camarines Sur province. Iriga City is approximately 294 kilometers from Manila. Romeo Olea, 49,... Read more

Radio station bombing linked to illegal numbers game

CMFR/Philippines – Unidentified men threw homemade explosives at a government-run radio station in Tabuk City, Kalinga last 24 May 2011. The attack is believed to be in retaliation for... Read more

(Updated) Councilor’s spouse allegedly threatened a broadcaster

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – A broadcaster was allegedly threatened by a local councilor’s spouse in Oas, Albay last 21 February 2011. The spouse however denied the allegation. Oas, Albay is approximately... Read more