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SONA protesters detain Zambo-based journalist

CMFR/ PHILIPPINES – Protesters detained Zamboanga-based journalist during the President's State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27. Read more

Anti-communist group threatens journalists via SMS

CMFR/ PHILIPPINES – A self-proclaimed anti-communist group allegedly threatened via text message several journalists in Davao and Cagayan de Oro when they failed to cover a press conference hosted... Read more

You can get shot for that, official tells reporter

CMFR/PHILIPPINES –An official of a government agency in Cagayan de Oro City told a reporter here that journalists pursuing stories based on “unverified complaints” can get shot. Read more

Police finds lead in killer of cameraman

The Philippine National Police has a possible lead on the killing of a cameraman and driver of the local franchise holder of Cable News Network (CNN) on June 25... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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. Read more

Assuring journalists’ safety and independence

The continuing killing of journalists and media workers is still the main threat to media freedom and the autonomy of journalists in the Philippines. Read more

Journalists under threat

CMFR infographic on journalists and media workers killed in the line of duty since 1986. Read more