Articles by Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR)
Two renowned writers allegedly placed under surveillance by armed forces
The Armed Forces of the Philippines have allegedly placed writers Bienvenido Lumbera and Pedro Cruz Reyes under surveillance.
Burma Action Group urges UN General Assembly, ASEAN to appeal for release of political prisoners and to call for an end to human rights abuses
The Burma Action Group welcomed the recent prisoners’ release while urging caution in considering this an indicator of an improved human rights situation.
Former president sues Manila newspaper
Deposed president Joseph Estrada has filed a libel complaint against the “Philippine Daily Inquirer” for a report on his alleged coercion of a businessman.
CMFR welcomes venue change in journalist’s murder trial
The Supreme Court granted a petition for the transfer of the trial venue in the case against the alleged killers of broadcaster Dennis Cuesta.
Editors receive death threats
Two “Sun Star Davao” editors received threatening messages on 20 August 2009.
Three government media staff hurt in shooting attack
Three journalists aboard a military helicopter survived a shooting attack by unidentified men in Basilan province.
Twenty-one organisations, including fifteen IFEX members, condemn guilty verdict, extended detention for Aung San Suu Kyi
(SEAPA/IFEX) – The Burma Action Group, comprising 21 organisations that are members and partners of the International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX), condemns the guilty verdict and 18-month extended house arrest meted out to Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on 11 August 2009. We join the international community in rejecting this judgment, and […]
Impunity and witness protection: an analysis
The continuing murder of Filipino journalists/media practitioners indicates how much the culture of impunity in the Philippines has flourished – one more result of the systemic weaknesses of the country’s justice system. In addition to the government’s lack of political will, inefficient law enforcement, prosecutors burdened with impossible case loads, the primitive state of forensic […]