What made Palace go quiet?
A veteran journalist’s arrest on a cyberlibel complaint has sparked questions about press freedom, police procedures and the Philippine government’s response.…
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New press secretary out
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out less than a week after taking the high-profile position following a poorly received press briefing…
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China flushes toilet comments by White House press secretary
‘We welcome her to visit China more often when she has the opportunity.’
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PBBM pledges journos’ safety
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to press freedom, journalist safety, and combating digital misinformation during the…
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Media protection pushed on Press Freedom Day
CHR marks National Press Freedom Day by urging stronger protection for journalists, accountability for media-related crimes and safeguards against red-tagging…
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Journalism in its light and darkness
Exploring the double-edged reality of journalism, where the pursuit of truth meets political coercion, state intimidation, and constant threats against press…
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CHR renews call for media protection on National Press Freedom Day
The Commission on Human Rights calls on the government to end impunity, decriminalize libel, and safeguard media workers against red-tagging and intimidation.
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Manila VM urges journos: Protect credibility amid evolving landscape
Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza urges journalists to adapt to a changing media landscape while protecting credibility, public trust and the role of an…
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China pressure puts Phl, Taiwan news outfits on guard
China’s growing pressure on media in the Philippines and Taiwan is raising concerns over disinformation, online harassment, press freedom and attempts to…
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A shared journey
Tyranny leads to the decline of press freedom. The spread of fake news erodes the truth, and when these two issues collide, the consequences can be dire.
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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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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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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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NPC commemorates Ampatuan Massacre, urges full justice
The National Press Club marks the Ampatuan Massacre anniversary, calling for full justice, accountability, and stronger protections for journalists.
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NAPOLCOM, PTFOMS join forces to protect media workers
NAPOLCOM and PTFOMS signed a memorandum of agreement to promote press freedom and strengthen the protection and welfare of Filipino media workers.
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UN, media groups condemn Israel’s Al Jazeera team ‘strike’
International outcry follows Israeli strike killing five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, raising serious concerns over press freedom and violations of…
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Libel wars and DAILY TRIBUNE ’s spunk
In August 2024, the Angeles City Prosecutor’s Office threw the case out. The reasons? Lack of jurisdiction, insufficient probable cause, and most notably, a…
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