Articles by Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Journalist receives death threat after being sued for libel
Marites Dañguilan Vitug received threatening text messages in the early afternoon of 22 March refering to the 2009 Maguindanao massacre.
Supreme Court justice sues journalist for libel
An associate justice of the Supreme Court has filed libel charges against a journalist who wrote about his alleged role in his son’s bid for a congressional post.
Radio blocktimer killed in General Santos City
CMFR is looking into whether the death of Chito Abuzo is work-related.
“Lest we forget” – Joint CMFR and SEAPA statement on the 100th day of the Ampatuan massacre
As we enter the fourth month since the atrocity, media and journalists’ organizations renew their pledge never to forget.
Life term for murderer of radio broadcaster
A court has found guilty the accused killer of radio broadcaster Edgar Amoro, who was a key witness in the killing of fellow broadcaster Edgar Damalerio.
Radio journalist killed, case filed against suspect
Radio blocktimer Ismael Pasigna was gunned down on his way to work, possibly due to his election coverage.
Broadcaster shot in Ilocos Sur over personal squabble
A squabble with a neighbor allegedly led to the shooting that almost killed radio commentator Eugene Paet in Bantay town, Ilocos Sur.
Appeals court prohibits service of warrants against alleged masterminds behind Esperat killing
The decision by an associate justice halted the implementation of a 2008 arrest warrant issued against the individuals alleged to have been behind the killing of journalist Marlene Esperat.