Rappler's latest stories on Philippine press freedom
Progressive orgs slam Duterte for taking advantage of pandemic to attack media
The Save Our Schools Network says it believes the conviction is part of the Duterte administration's aim to silence critical media
After ruling vs Ressa, uploaded old print articles vulnerable to cyber libel
'In other words, your articles from 3 ago or even 10 years ago can be used to sue you for cyber libel on the ground that they had been republished,' says lawyer Romel Bagares, one of the petitioners against the 2012 Cybercrime Law
IBP questions jail sentence for Maria Ressa despite SC guidance to set only fines
Manila Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa says social media makes 'the keyboard mightier than the pen and thus mightier than the sword'
[OPINION] ABS-CBN and the power of 'non-essentials'
'Feeding the imagination is just as important as giving people bread'
A message to campus journalists: Your voice matters more than ever
We need more storytellers to shine a light on issues that matter, especially now when scared and confused people are more susceptible to misleading posts and false information
Journalists, advocates call on Filipinos to back ABS-CBN franchise renewal
(UPDATED) NUJP and other groups say the attack on ABS-CBN threatens citizens' right to know
[OPINION] Even after the Ampatuan verdict, Filipino journalists are still in peril
As long as there are still Filipinos who choose to be misinformed and disinformed, the Philippines will still be a dangerous place for journalists
For Mama: Child of Ampatuan massacre victim chooses journalism too
If she pursues her dream profession, 16-year-old Rhully Mae Shula Montaño will also bear the many, many problems of the media that even the killing of her mother could not solve
Mistaken identity? Journalist Margarita Valle 'clear state target,' says family
'Our mother's ordeal in the hands of CIDG was a clear example of the vicious pattern of state forces of attacks against journalists, dissenters, and human rights defenders,' says the Valle family
Davao Today columnist Margarita Valle arrested at Laguindingan Airport
Police serve 61-year-old journalist Margarita Valle with warrants for alleged murder, destruction of government property, and arson, which her son says are 'trumped-up charges'
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De Lima denounces media ban in court hearings
'The authorities are getting more and more unreasonable in restricting media access to my court proceedings and any of my public outings, for that matter,' says detained Senator Leila de Lima
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Missing the forest for the trees
Indeed, China is emerging as the Duterte regime’s ultimate patron – as investor, infrastructure builder, labor and material supplier, and money lender – in a modern-day sort of colonial arrangement
[OPINION] Speak truth to power, keep power in check
Whoever is president, the paramount duty of a free press in a democracy is to defend and uphold the people's right to know, with unqualified courage and unity
Roque claims Duterte tirades don't threaten press freedom
The 2018 World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders, shows the Philippines dropping by 6 spots under President Rodrigo Duterte
WATCH: Rappler, UPLB hold #FactsMatterPH forum in Laguna
Tickets to the public forum are free, but seats are limited. Register now!
From Cory to Rody: Presidents and their beef with Palace reporters
Rappler looks into all the instances when Malacañang restricted the access of reporters covering the Palace beat and compares them with President Duterte's recent order
Oldest alliance of college editors to stage nationwide protests February 23
These protests seek to condemn the recent attacks of President Rodrigo Duterte on press freedom
Freedom of expression now 'battlefield' in fight for human rights – Amnesty Int'l
Amnesty International Philippines' Jose Noel Olano says there is a 'diminishing space' in the area of freedom of expression in the Philippines, making the ability to voice out, criticize, check government become more dangerous
HRW: Barring access to Malacañang can lead to 'broader assault' on media
'It could portend a broader assault on journalists and news organizations whose critical watchdog role has magnified the government’s poor human rights record' Human Rights Watch Asia Division's Carlos Conde says
Duterte himself banned Rappler reporter from Malacañang coverage
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte orders the head of Malacañang's Internal House Affairs Office to ensure that Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and reporter Pia Ranada cannot enter the Palace
Rappler still allowed to cover Malacañang events – Medialdea
But the Office of the President changes its tune a few hours later
Duterte says he'll file 'plunder' case vs Prietos
The President resurrects his old accusations against the former owners of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
Duterte to media: Criticize 'with moderation'
'Lahat akin 'yan,' adds President Rodrigo Duterte to describe media companies he has not yet publicly attacked
Dela Rosa accuses media of painting PNP as drug war 'villain'
'Observe natin dahil 'onting pagkakamali natin, palalakihin 'yan ng media, sigurado 'yan, sigurado,' claims Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa
[Newspoint] Allocating press freedom
The more the press becomes intimidated the more Duterte tries to intimidate it It’s simply the nature of the man as certified to clinically and as now revealed spectacularly in his presidency
Despite improvement, PH still one of the most dangerous countries for media
Reporters Without Borders in its annual World Press Freedom Index warns President Rodrigo Duterte s insults and open threats against media do not bode well
Journalists' groups hit Duterte's justification of media killings
UPDATED Journalists groups slam President elect Rodrigo Duterte for justifying media killings while Reporters Without Borders urge Philippine media to boycott his press conferences
Living with libel suits
Journalism is not about seeking to be on the good side of the powerful
