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: Call for swift trial to finally achieve justice for journalist Gerry Ortega
The three press freedom groups have investigated the case since 2020, which showed damning evidence of the former governor in the journalist’s murder.
Philippines: Media groups call for swift trial to finally achieve justice for journalist Gerry Ortega
The wanted official had been in hiding despite an arrest warrant issued against him in 2023.
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.
Hold The Line Coalition welcomes acquittal of Maria Ressa and “Rappler”, calls for dropping of remaining cases
The Hold The Line Coalition calls on the government to abandon all remaining cases against “Rappler” and Maria Ressa, and put a long-overdue end to their persecution.
New opportunity for justice for killed Filipino journalist Gerry Ortega
The Supreme Court has ordered the Regional Trial Court to issue a new arrest warrant for the former governor of Palawan, for his role in the murder of Ortega, and continue his prosecution.
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’.
Southeast Asia media groups condemn red-tagging attacks on Filipino journalists
Press freedom groups in Southeast Asia have issued a statement condemning the red-tagging attacks against members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines.
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.
Hold The Line Coalition welcomes acquittal of Maria Ressa and “Rappler”, calls for all remaining cases to be closed
The Hold the Line Coalition welcomes the court decision as it calls for an end to the “constant persecution” against journalist Maria Ressa and the news company she founded, “Rappler”.
Six Southeast Asian journalist organizations collaborate to safeguard press freedom
The regional conference was themed “Strengthening collaboration, defending press freedom in Southeast Asia”.