Iran warns will attack U.S. escort ships
By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertilizer to the world economy.
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NUJP warns state repression remains biggest threat to media freedom
NUJP marks World Press Freedom Day by warning that state repression remains the biggest threat to media freedom in the Philippines, citing 242 attacks on…
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Journalism ebbs at worst level — RSF
Reporters Without Borders warns that global press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, citing worsening conditions in the United States, Russia,…
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Journo union slams cybercrime raps vs CdO news director
NUJP condemns a legal complaint against RMN/iFM CDO news director Menzie Montes, calling it harassment and a threat to press freedom over reports on…
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ASEAN: Uphold freedom of navigation
The statement came after Trump ordered the blockade following marathon US-Iran talks in Pakistan over the weekend that failed to produce a peace agreement.
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Attacking media
While media practitioners were generally horrified by Kaufman’s and the Chinese Embassy’s tirades, attacking reporters and media is nothing new.
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Senate okays bill on multi-faith prayer rooms
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go welcomes the Senate’s approval of the Multi-Faith Prayer and Quiet Rooms Act, promoting inclusive, neutral spaces for prayer and…
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Silence is not peace
Freedom of speech doesn’t work on a selective basis. It doesn’t have a favorite color or political party. It’s a constitutional guarantee, period.
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NPC outraged by governor’s move
The National Press Club of the Philippines calls for fair media access to court proceedings in the libel case filed by Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando,…
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Global journalist killings rise; Phl remains dangerous
In 2025, 128 journalists were killed worldwide, over half in the Middle East, with the Philippines reporting at least five deaths. Press freedom advocates warn…
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Halt execution, prominent women urge Iran
Over 400 prominent women, including Nobel laureates, urge Iran to release engineer and activist Zahra Tabari, fearing execution over a protest banner.
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Commitment, solidarity, compassion shaping a better world
More than 14,000 people have served through the United Nations Volunteers program.
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DT scribe barred from DoH-9 event
A DAILY TRIBUNE correspondent was denied entry to a DoH-9 World AIDS Day event in Zamboanga City, prompting concerns over press access and recurring exclusion…
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What a police ‘invitation’ really means
Prudence is telling journalists, ‘Remove your balaclavas.’ Harassment is ‘inviting’ them to the precinct.
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Journos slam cops over safety gear crackdown
Journalists covering the Trillion Peso March accused the Philippine National Police of harassment after three media workers wearing protective gear were…
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Boni Day reminds Pinoys: Value honor
President Marcos honors Gat Andres Bonifacio on his 162nd birth anniversary, highlighting the national hero’s courage, fight for freedom, and enduring…
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CA urged to recognize journalist as 58th Ampatuan massacre victim
Lawyers ask the Court of Appeals to recognize Reynaldo “Bebot” Momay as the 58th victim of the Ampatuan massacre, 16 years after the attack.
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