We are still in a state of shock as one of our reporters Orlando “Dondon” Dinoy was gunned down last Friday inside his rented apartment in Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Philippine National Police Regional Director BGen Filmore Escobal has informed us that Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Dinoy has been created and assured us of […]
Mindanao Independent Press Council
MIPC wants Congress to act on ABS-CBN application
DAVAO CITY — The Mindanao Independent Press Council Inc. (MIPC) is asking the House of Representatives to act on the application for franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, the press council which is composed of journalists from all over Mindanao said, the Congress should act on the application […]
Eastmincom, MIPC agree to condemn scare tactics and work for journalists safety
DAVAO CITY—Open communication lines, security provision for threatened journalists and condemn scare tactics from difference forces. These are among the agreed courses of action that key military officials of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) and journalists representing the Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) have agreed Monday (Sept. 2), following a two-hour dialogue to tackle the […]
MIPC asks government, stop red-tagging journalist
DAVAO CITY — The Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) condemns the series of red-tagging incidents involving Leonardo Vicente “Cong” Corrales, associate editor of Mindanao Gold Star Daily based in Cagayan de Oro City, and other journalists in Mindanao in general. In a statement the MIPC stressed “As its core, red-tagging anyone in the media profession […]
MIPC joins international community in observance of Int’l Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
DAVAO CITY (2 November)– The Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC), an organization of journalists in Mindanao who bonded together to advance press freedom and democracy joined journalists around the world in commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. “Let us remember those who sacrificed and died while doing a legitimate story […]
MIPC joins PTFoMS to work on safety and security of media in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (October 31)– The Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) has accepted the invitation to join the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) as a media observer and resource person. MIPC President Editha Caduaya said that the participation of media in the task force “will be mutually beneficial” to all stakeholders working for press […]
Dureza underscores media role in creating safe environment
DAVAO CITY – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza on Thursday emphasized the role of journalists in building an environment conducive to exercising free speech and protecting human rights. “If journalists can do that, journalists can exercise the basic tenets of journalism – to be truthful and bold in their work,” Dureza said. […]
Dureza urges Mindanao journalists to protect themselves
DAVAO CITY (October 25)- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus G. Dureza has urged media members to protect themselves and help “create an enabling environment conducive to human rights and exercise of free speech.” In the opening of the Mindanao Media Safety and Security Summit today, October 25, Dureza said that journalists and media […]
Calls for security guarantee of media workers highlights Mindanao Safety and Security Summit
DAVAO CITY (October 25)– The two-day Mindanao Media Safety and Security Summit kicked off with calls from members of the working press in Mindanao towards security guarantee for media practitioners to “ensure a vibrant free press.” NewsLine Philipines Publisher and Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) President Edith Caduaya said the MIPC aims to adhere to […]