Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)

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Link to: Radio journalist found dead in Maguindanao, Philippines

Radio journalist found dead in Maguindanao, Philippines

The family of a Filipino radio journalist and the police are still unsure of the motive behind his murder.

Link to: A thousand days after Ampatuan Massacre impunity reigns, says Filipino media group

A thousand days after Ampatuan Massacre impunity reigns, says Filipino media group

On the 1,000th day anniversary of the 2009 Ampatuan Massacre, not much justice has been achieved, says the Philippines-based group Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility.

Release Bahraini human rights activists now, say international groups

A group of 46 human rights organisations led by IFEX calls on member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to urge Bahrain to release human rights defenders and peaceful opposition activists.

Link to: Coalition calls for enactment of freedom of information act in the Philippines

Coalition calls for enactment of freedom of information act in the Philippines

The Right to Know, Right Now! Coalition has declared 15 August as Freedom of Information Day in the Philippines.

is urging authorities in the Philippines to enact the Freedom of Information law.

Link to: Private prosecutor on media killing cases reflects on her experiences

Private prosecutor on media killing cases reflects on her experiences

When asked about her work, the counsel often explains that FFFJ was organised to find ways to counter the culture of impunity surrounding media killings.

Link to: Petition by accused in journalist’s killing denied; murder charges stand

Petition by accused in journalist’s killing denied; murder charges stand

The petition sought the dismissal of murder charges against the alleged masterminds in the 2005 killing of journalist Marlene Esperat.

Link to: Journalists urge Rules of Court review to combat impunity

Journalists urge Rules of Court review to combat impunity

The slow progress of the Ampatuan Massacre trial is typical of how the rules governing Philippine legal procedures have resulted in the delay of the prosecution of suspected wrong-doers, including those accused in heinous crimes.

Link to: Gunman convicted in attempted murder of broadcaster

Gunman convicted in attempted murder of broadcaster

Bernardo Aguilar was accused in the March 2009 shooting of radio journalist Nilo Labares.