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Things to know: Malaysiakini and what its case means for press freedom

Malaysiakini and editor-in-chief Steven Gan, who could face imprisonment if found guilty of contempt of court, await the Malaysian Federal Court's judgment

The trial was tough for former journalist Reynaldo Santos Jr who is averse to public ...

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'I'm scared to go to jail, I'm not as fearless as Maria'

Where platforms are plagued with disinformation, propaganda, and trolls, freedom-loving ...

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Propaganda machine meets its match: Celebrity fandoms

The House of Representatives passes a controversial bill that could endanger the ...

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House of terror: How the lower chamber let slip a 'killer' bill

From Washington to Manila, religious freedom is set to become one of the most enduring ...

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Do coronavirus restrictions threaten religious freedom?

The Filipino youth will bear the brunt of the anti-terror bill's long-lasting effects

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‘Mas dapat magalit’: Filipino youth face dangerous future with anti-terror bill

While distance learning for basic education students is a challenge, it's even more so ...

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Distance learning: A looming crisis for students with special needs

(UPDATED) The 'Balik Probinsya' and 'Hatid Probinsya' programs are sending ...

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Disorganized repatriation program puts E. Visayas rural healthcare at risk

IT experts, including former DICT official Eliseo Rio Jr, worry about the data privacy ...

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‘Borderline spyware’: IT experts raise alarm over Duterte admin contact-tracing app

Theater artists face a tough season as the pandemic rules out mass gatherings, but as the ...

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Will the coronavirus kill Philippine theater?

The Philippines is among many governments in the world that had to suspend the processing ...

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Quarantine curbs access to information