MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL – A week after the final farewell to broadcaster Juan Jumalon, widely known as Johnny Walker, persistent calls for justice echo not just within the confines of his family but also among the concerned residents of Calamba, Misamis Occidental. They demand accountability for the untimely demise of Jumalon, who was fatally shot during a live broadcast at his … [Read more...] about Calls for justice continue in wake of broadcaster Jumalon’s murder
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Journalist killing caught on video, authorities tracking four persons of interest
DAVAO CITY (June 18) --- The killing of veteran journalist and newspaper publisher Dennis Denora was caught and recorded in a dash cam video. The Task Force Denora is now tracking the four persons of interest in the killing. A highly placed Newsline.ph source revealed, a private individual submitted a dashcam video, to police authorities, which captured the killing … [Read more...] about Journalist killing caught on video, authorities tracking four persons of interest
Duterte suspends Rappler’s MPC accreditation, Ranada and Ressa cannot enter Malacañang
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Rodrigo R. Duterte temporarily suspends Malacañang's media accreditation issued to Rappler, which in effect prohibits Pia Ranada and Maria Ressa to enter Malacañang Complex and to cover the activities of the President. In lieu of this development, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, emphasized "Rappler still has the right to write, … [Read more...] about Duterte suspends Rappler’s MPC accreditation, Ranada and Ressa cannot enter Malacañang
Rise in Militia Groups Threatens Press Freedom
As militias around the world see a rise in power and influence, journalist safety has become a growing concern. In all corners of the globe, journalists must navigate armed groups, organized criminal gangs and terrorist organizations in order to report the truth. By Colette Davidson Editha Caduaya is used to checkpoints. In order to cross into Mindanao to report a story, … [Read more...] about Rise in Militia Groups Threatens Press Freedom
Media entity full of trash-Duterte
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- An irritated President Rodrigo Duterte described some media agency of the country as "full of trash" as he denied accusations that he had a hand in the revocation of the Certificate of Incorporation of Rappler.com. Duterte who granted a media interview Tuesday afternoon, January 16 at the Philippine Air Traffic Center said media should be fair and … [Read more...] about Media entity full of trash-Duterte
