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Mindanao Journalists statement on non-renewal of ABS-CBN franchise

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DAVAO CITY--- Members of the Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) Inc. on Monday issued a solidarity statement on the non-renewal of ABS-CBN Franchise. The group in a statement said: "In the interest of the Public, we commonly serve, and, in solidarity with the women and men behind ABS-CBN We, the members of the Mindanao Independent Press Council Inc. (MIPC Inc.), … [Read more...] about Mindanao Journalists statement on non-renewal of ABS-CBN franchise

Duterte vows to expose Maria Ressa as ‘fraud’

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MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday bared that he would soon expose the truth about Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa being a “fraud". In a taped public address aired on state-run PTV-4 early Wednesday, Duterte said he is now preparing documents that would prove that Ressa is a trickster. “Ressa is a fraud. Maniwala kayo (Believe me). Give us … [Read more...] about Duterte vows to expose Maria Ressa as ‘fraud’

World’s Press Condemns Guilty Verdict for Maria Ressa in Cyber-Libel Trial

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Prominent Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of cyber libel in a case widely condemned as politically motivated. She has 15 days to appeal the decision but risks spending up to six years in prison. “We are appalled by the court’s decision and urge Maria’s guilty verdict to be quashed at the earliest opportunity,” said WAN-IFRA CEO, Vincent Peyrègne. “The … [Read more...] about World’s Press Condemns Guilty Verdict for Maria Ressa in Cyber-Libel Trial

Radioman killed, Mayor asked to offer P1-M bounty for suspects identification and arrest

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DAVAO CITY – Dumaguete City Radio broadcaster Cornelio Pepino was killed Tuesday night after he finished his radio broadcast in DYMD. Dumaguete police have yet to identify his assailants as of press time. Vice Mayor Alan Gen Cordova and the City Council have asked Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo to offer a PHP1-million reward for information leading to the arrest and … [Read more...] about Radioman killed, Mayor asked to offer P1-M bounty for suspects identification and arrest

MIPC wants Congress to act on ABS-CBN application

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DAVAO CITY --- The Mindanao Independent Press Council Inc. (MIPC) is asking the House of Representatives to act on the application for franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, the press council which is composed of journalists from all over Mindanao said, the Congress should act on the application as it already promised in … [Read more...] about MIPC wants Congress to act on ABS-CBN application