Raffy Lerma Archives

Journalists Assaulted, Obstructed, and Exposed to Tear Gas During September 21 Manila Protest

CMFR/PHILIPPINES — Journalists covering the September 21 protests in Manila were assaulted, harassed, and obstructed as demonstrations escalated in Mendiola, Recto, and Ayala Bridge. The rallies, which marked the... Read more

PCIJ recalls the disappeared during Duterte’s drug war

CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for its report on enforced disappearances under the Duterte administration’s anti-drug “war.” Written by Aie Balagtas with photos by Raffy... Read more

Raffy Lerma Receives Award of Distinction from CMFR and Reuters’ Manny Mogato named Marshall McLuhan Fellow of 2017

THE CENTER for Media Freedom & Responsibility (CMFR) gave Raffy Lerma, formerly of Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Award of Distinction and Canada’s Ambassador to the Philippines John Holmes... Read more

2017 Jaime V. Ongpin Journalism Seminar to Discuss Coverage of Human Rights and Other National Issues

SEVEN JOURNALISTS from television, print and online news organizations will discuss the coverage of issues of national concern, among which are the concerns over human rights violations in... Read more