DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum, which represent 18,000 publications, 15,000 online sites and over 3,000 companies in more than 120 countries, has urged Uganda President Yoweri Museveni to allow the press to carry out its essential role as a watchdog. “In the […]
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ASEAN, China ink media cooperation pact
SUZHOU, China — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed an agreement seeking to further enhance and create platforms for media exchanges and cooperation with its dialogue partner, China. The representatives of major news media and information agencies from China and six ASEAN member states Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines drafted a […]
Only 3 major matters on Maguindanao massacre trial left for resolution
MANILA, Philippiines — Only three major matters have yet to be resolved in relation to the Maguindanao massacre case trial, the Supreme Court (SC) said Wednesday. In its latest update, the SC Public Information Office (PIO) said these are the resolution of the remaining formal offer of evidence (FOE) of the evidence-in-chief, demurrers to evidence, and […]
Police arrests suspect in killing of Bislig reporter
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 […]
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 […]
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 of […]
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. […]
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 the Philippines are no […]
Town vice mayor accused of mauling journalist
Surigao del Norte, Philippines — A town mayor is accused of mauling and punching journalist in public view in the town of Pilar Saturday morning, September 23, 2017. Among those who witnessed the incident include Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial and other regional health officials and several local officials. The journalist victim was identified Edito […]
Newsline donates school supplies, Asian journalists pencils to pupils in conflict area
MAKILALA, North Cotabato—The 148 elementary pupils of Luis Socias Elementary School in the village of Biangan here, received pencils from Asian journalists and school supplies from Newsline.ph on January 6, 2017. Newsline.ph publisher was among the 34 Asian journalist from seven countries who attended Digital Strengthening Media Seminar held in Kuala Lumpur last July 2016. […]
Defying Hate and Threats Against Women Journalists
On the 2nd of December 2016, Sweden celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Freedom of the Press Act – the first of its kind in the world, and a precedent to be followed by all democracies. In the spirit of the Swedish Freedom of the Press Act, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Fojo […]