Prominent Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of cyber libel in a case widely condemned as politically motivated. She has 15 days to appeal the decision but risks spending up to six years in prison. “We are appalled by the court’s decision and urge Maria’s guilty verdict to be quashed at the earliest opportunity,” said WAN-IFRA CEO, Vincent Peyrègne. “The … [Read more...] about World’s Press Condemns Guilty Verdict for Maria Ressa in Cyber-Libel Trial
Press Freedom in PH
ABS-CBN signs off Tuesday
DAVAO CITY -- ABS-CBN went off the air 8 p.m. Tuesday following cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) that took effect May 5, 2020. The NTC in its order directed ABS-CBN to stop its operation both its television and radio broadcasting stations nationwide in the absence of a valid Congressional Franchise as required by … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN signs off Tuesday
Journalists up in arms to protect press freedom
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Journalists launched a Black Friday Protest to protect press freedom in the country. Last Friday, January 19, 2018 journalists,bloggers and media workers mostly based in Metro Manila gathered together on Tomas Morato Quezon City to denounce the recent decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC revoked the corporate … [Read more...] about Journalists up in arms to protect press freedom
