Journalists launched a Black Friday Protest to protect press freedom in the country. But behind the much talked, much publicized, press freedom issue, members of the working press continue to suffer and agonize a much bigger problem-- from unfair labor practice to harassment in the workplace down to security problems which many media industry disregarded if not ignored for … [Read more...] about Off the record
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Journalists up in arms to protect press freedom
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Journalists launched a Black Friday Protest to protect press freedom in the country. Last Friday, January 19, 2018 journalists,bloggers and media workers mostly based in Metro Manila gathered together on Tomas Morato Quezon City to denounce the recent decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC revoked the corporate … [Read more...] about Journalists up in arms to protect press freedom
Duterte not involve in the proposed amendment to free speech-Roque
MANILA, Philippines -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday said the proposal to amend provision in the Bill of Rights mandating for a "responsible" exercise of freedom of speech had nothing to do with the chief executive. Under the envisioned shift to federal form of government, House of Representatives is also pushing for an amendment on Article 3 of the 1987 … [Read more...] about Duterte not involve in the proposed amendment to free speech-Roque
SEC to Rappler : Prove politics behind revocation
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Teresita Herbosa challenged online news agency Rappler to prove that the cancellation of their certificate of incorporation was politically motivated. Teresita Herbosa, SEC chairperson claimed "Whoever didn't get what they wanted from us, maybe they wanted us to say the PDRs were legal, then maybe … [Read more...] about SEC to Rappler : Prove politics behind revocation
NTC XI wants 30 colorum radio stations to sign off
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- For operating without the necessary government permit, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) XI wants 30 unlicensed or colorum radio stations in the Davao region to sign off. Among those recommended for closure is a radio station in Davao Oriental reportedly owned by a Congressman. "They operate without the required permit," says Nelson … [Read more...] about NTC XI wants 30 colorum radio stations to sign off
