Articles by Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Philippines: Community journalist Cumpio takes witness stand after four years
The journalist was arrested and detained in 2020 for alleged illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
Philippines: Government data used in doxxing of two local journalists
A fictitious account exposed the personal data of two members of the Cagayan de Oro press club.
Philippines: Joint statement on continued blocking of 27 websites
Groups urged authorities to “rescind the illegal, unfair and unwarranted restriction on press freedom, the freedoms of expression and association, and the right to due process.”
Philippines: Misamis Occidental broadcaster gunned down while on air
Juan Jumalon is the fourth journalist killed in the Philippines under the government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Philippines: Statement calling for urgent attention to Percy Lapid’s murder case
A coalition of press freedom advocates in the Philippines demands justice for a murdered radio broadcaster.
Philippines: Media coalition condemns death threats against Vera Files
Independent media outlet and accredited fact-checker Vera Files received the threats after it posted reports about the statements of the country’s former president regarding the ‘war on drugs’.
Philippine media cool to government’s Freedom of Information policy
Media groups reported that the new Freedom of Information policy issued by the Philippine government contains numerous exemptions and restrictions.
Radio commentator shot dead in the Philippines’s capital region
Radio commentator Percy Lapid is the second journalist killed under the government of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.