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Carmelito “CQ” Francisco, 54

DAVAO-BASED Inquirer correspondent Carmelito “CQ” Francisco died of cardiac arrest on April 19, hours short of his 55th birthday. He was 54. Read more

Marcos follows Duterte’s model of disinformation

NOT SURPRISINGLY, Rodrigo Duterte’s successor, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has followed the model set before him. The goal of the Marcos return to power was stated clearly by... Read more

Pegeen Sararaña, 24

CEBU-BASED digital journalist Pegeen Sararaña passed away on March 13 after suffering head injuries in a road accident on March 12. She was 24. Read more

State agents harass media workers who refused to sign as witnesses in drug op

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Reporters covering the aftermath of an anti-illegal drugs operation in Pasay City, Metro Manila were harassed by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on March... Read more

Radio commentator shot dead in Las Piñas

CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Two unidentified men shot and killed a veteran radio commentator on 3 October 2022 in Las Piñas, Metro Manila. Read more

Facebook Fundamentals for News launched in the Philippines

THE META Journalism Project has launched the Facebook Fundamentals for News Program in the Philippines to train journalists and publishers to “combat misinformation” and “improve journalism.” Read more

Rappler journalist shoved during Uniteam rally

TWO OF Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s campaign staffers prevented Rappler reporter Lian Buan from interviewing Marcos Jr. at a campaign rally. Read more

Cebu blocktimer survives slay attempt

CMFR/PHILIPPINES -- A radio blocktimer in Cebu City was shot by a still unidentified gunman on December 16. The broadcaster survived the attack. Read more

Group launches safety platform for Filipina journalists

IN RESPONSE to the continued abuse of Philippine media, a group launched on December 10 an online safety platform for Filipina journalists. Read more

NUJP Ethical Guide for Filipino Journalists

THE NATIONAL Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), in partnership with Internews and USAID, has produced a comprehensive and updated “Ethical Guide for Filipino Journalists.” Read more