BISLIG CITY, Philippines --- Joint police teams have under their custody one of the two persons of interest in the killing of Bislig City radio reporter Christopher Iban Lozada. The suspects are known to be working for City Mayor Librado Navarro who is also considered to be a person of interest in the case. In the afternoon of 7 November 2017, joint police operatives … [Read more...] about Police arrests suspect in killing of Bislig reporter
Media and Society
Lawyer wants media explanation over leaked Ventura testimony
MANILA, Philippines ---\A lawyer mulls filing a motion before the Department of Justice for a show cause order to members of the media in connection with the leaked sworn statement of Aegis Jurisfratman Marc Anthony Ventura over the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio "Atio" Castillo III. Paris Real, counsel of Alex Bose, one of the … [Read more...] about Lawyer wants media explanation over leaked Ventura testimony
Malacañang press briefing room relaunched
MANILA, Philippines --- Old facade finally over. This best describes the relaunching of the over century old Malacañang Press Briefing Room (MPBR) at the New Executive Building. The office under the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on October 12, 2017 as it underwent renovation recently. No less than President Rodrigo Duterte led the opening … [Read more...] about Malacañang press briefing room relaunched
Agri Sec files cyber libel charge vs. Baguio journalist over Fb post
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol filed cyber libel against Frank Cimatu, a newsman from Baguio City over his facebook post. Piñol felt slighted with Cimatu's post on September 24 reads "Agri sec got rish by P21-M in 6months. Bird flu pa more", as it implies "something" to his reputation as public servant. Cimatu's post emanates from the … [Read more...] about Agri Sec files cyber libel charge vs. Baguio journalist over Fb post
WAN-IFRA and ACOS sponsor journalist safety training in Phl
PARIS, France --- With longstanding problems of terrorist insurgency and drug-related violence, journalists in the Philippines are increasingly confronted with how to cover stories while remaining safe. A combined forum and training program, held in Cebu in mid-September, addressed these issues, where nearly 50 participants attended the four-day event. Journalists in … [Read more...] about WAN-IFRA and ACOS sponsor journalist safety training in Phl
