Articles by Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Filipino broadcaster dies 10 years after attack that left him paralysed
Blocktimer Alberto “Pastor” Martinez has passed away, days before he was to be presented on the witness stand in a case against his attackers. In 2005, he survived an attack that left him paralysed from the waist down.
NGOs call on Bahraini government to drop Twitter charges against Nabeel Rajab
The international community’s response to the current charges leveled against prominent activist Nabeel Rajab has been monumental in denouncing the Criminal Investigations Department and the Bahraini government for their actions.
In Philippines, broadcaster threatened for commenting on extrajudicial killings
A broadcaster in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines received threats through text messages after his commentary on the extrajudicial killings in the city, which allegedly involve city police officials.
Tabloid correspondent killed in Bataan, Philippines
If proven to be work-related, the killing of Nerita Ledesma would be the 146th case of a journalist/media worker killed in the Philippines in the line of duty since 1986.
In response to criticism, Philippines lifts ban on nine Hong Kong journalists
The Philippine government banned nine Hong Kong journalists from entering the Philippines for “heckling” President Aquino in October 2013. In response to criticism from journalists’ groups, the government lifted the ban.
International concern, local indifference: Reflections on the Ampatuan Massacre
The killing of journalists has become an international concern. Ironic that in this, the fifth year since the worst attack on journalists and media workers in world history, it has not merited the same level of expressed concern from the Philippine government.
On eve of Ampatuan Massacre anniversary, prosecution witness killed, another injured
Two witnesses for the prosecution in the Ampatuan (Maguindanao) Massacre Trial were ambushed. The incident comes just before the fifth anniversary of the massacre which will be commemorated by IFEX members on 23 November.
Philippines urged to lift ban on media coverage of Ampatuan Massacre trial
The Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists (FFFJ) condemns the ban on media coverage of the Ampatuan Massacre trial as an unconscionable attack on press freedom; the outcome of this trial will be critical to the dismantling or persistence of the culture of impunity in the Philippines.