DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Rodrigo R. Duterte temporarily suspends Malacañang's media accreditation issued to Rappler, which in effect prohibits Pia Ranada and Maria Ressa to enter Malacañang Complex and to cover the activities of the President. In lieu of this development, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, emphasized "Rappler still has the right to write, … [Read more...] about Duterte suspends Rappler’s MPC accreditation, Ranada and Ressa cannot enter Malacañang
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PSG threatens to ban rude journalists inside Malacañang complex
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Presidential Security Group Commander, Big. Gen. Lope Dagoy threatened to ban rude and disrespectful journalists, to enter the entire Malacañang complex following the Tuesday incident involving reporters from Rappler and television giant ABS-CBN. Dagoy was reacting to the "rude" attitude displayed by Rappler reporter Pia Ranada, ABS-CBN reporter … [Read more...] about PSG threatens to ban rude journalists inside Malacañang complex
Rappler reporter barred from entering Malacañang Palace
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- A reporter of Rappler was initially prevented from entering Malacañang Palace Tuesday morning, but few minutes later she was allowed entry. Pia Ranada, a Malacañang-accredited reporter was stopped by the Presidential Security Group (PSG) from entering the New Executive Building of Malacañang compound citing an order from "Higher Ups" which turned … [Read more...] about Rappler reporter barred from entering Malacañang Palace
Healthy engagement between private, gov’t communicators urged
DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- Given that the delivery of message is not a singular event, public information officers have been urged to engage stakeholders, particularly the media, to effectively cascade "real" and "truthful" information that would eventually be consumed by the masses. With the prevalence of false information circulating in social media, Philippine Star … [Read more...] about Healthy engagement between private, gov’t communicators urged
Rise in Militia Groups Threatens Press Freedom
As militias around the world see a rise in power and influence, journalist safety has become a growing concern. In all corners of the globe, journalists must navigate armed groups, organized criminal gangs and terrorist organizations in order to report the truth. By Colette Davidson Editha Caduaya is used to checkpoints. In order to cross into Mindanao to report a story, … [Read more...] about Rise in Militia Groups Threatens Press Freedom
