DAVAO CITY --- The leadership of the Philippine Army on Monday committed to support all endeavors in protecting journalists and their safety. Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. General Roy Galido who met Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) executive director Paul Gutierez and his team in a courtesy visit, acknowledged the critical role of the … [Read more...] about Army vows support to protect journalists
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Increasing number of journalists killed in conflict zones alarms UNESCO
UNESCO expressed alarm over the increasing number of journalists killed in conflict zones in 2023. The agency said figures show that 2023 has been a particularly deadly year for journalists who work in conflict zones, with killings almost doubling compared to the past three years. The last three months of this year in particular have already been the deadliest quarter for … [Read more...] about Increasing number of journalists killed in conflict zones alarms UNESCO
CTU says sorry over controversial “Singkil” performance during the Sinulog Festival
DAVAO CITY --- The Cebu Technological University apologized over the controversial "Singkil" performance during the Launching Parade for the Sinulog 2024 on Friday, January 12, said show sparked anger among netizens, citing cultural insensitivity. This morning the CTU issued the following statement: “To our beloved Muslim Brothers and Sisters, We, the Cebu … [Read more...] about CTU says sorry over controversial “Singkil” performance during the Sinulog Festival
Widodo assures Marcos Indonesia will ‘reexamine’ Veloso’s case
DAVAO CITY --- Indonesian President Joko Widodo has assured President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. that the Indonesian government will “reexamine” the case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row over drug charges, Malacañang said on Thursday. In a text message, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Widodo made the commitment during his meeting with Marcos at … [Read more...] about Widodo assures Marcos Indonesia will ‘reexamine’ Veloso’s case
Police identifies 3 suspects in broadcaster’s death
DAVAO CITY --- The Philippine National Police has identified the three suspects in the killing of broadcaster Juan ‘DJ Johnny Walker’ Jumalon, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) announced on Monday, January 8. Jumalon was killed while livestreaming on his social media page last November 5, 2023, in Calamba, Misamis Occidental. Undersecretary Paul … [Read more...] about Police identifies 3 suspects in broadcaster’s death
