Articles by Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Police in Philippines arrest broadcaster before filing libel complaint
Libel is a criminal offense in the Philippines. But only when a complaint has been filed in court and a warrant of arrest issued by a judge may the alleged offender be arrested.
Reform needed to address impunity in the Philippines
The last ten years have shown no progress in addressing the fundamental reason for the persistence of impunity in the Philippines, and its consequent encouragement of the killers of journalists and media workers.
IFEX members call for Turkish translator, women’s rights activist to be freed
Two dozen IFEX members call on Turkey to free prominent translator and women’s rights activist Ayşe Berktay, winner of the 2013 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award.
Filipino broadcaster shot dead
Police are looking into the possible motive behind the killing of a radio broadcaster in Zamboanga Sibugay province, Philippines on 22 April 2013.
Philippine military harass rights defenders, journalists; radio manager threatened
Military and police personnel allegedly harassed human rights defenders and journalists who were in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines on a fact-finding mission and relief operation in the wake of typhoon Pablo.
Filipino broadcaster assaulted for “negative” commentaries
Relatives of a local candidate in Lanao del Norte, Philippines attacked a broadcaster who had criticised the politician.
Filipino reporter informed of new plan to kill him
A year after surviving a slay attempt, a journalist based in Manila, Philippines is again under threat in connection with a police raid on an illegal drug trade site.
Filipino reporter survives slay attempt
Filipino reporter Domingo Valdecantos Jr. survived two gunshot wounds in a slay attempt.