Rappler's latest stories on attacks against media
VERDICT PRIMER: Legal and factual issues in Rappler, Maria Ressa cyber libel case
(UPDATED) Cyber libel is punishable by jail time of 6 months and 1 day to up to 7 years. If acquitted, Maria Ressa faces 7 other criminal charges.
Maria Ressa 'embraces fear' but hopeful ahead of cyber libel verdict
(UPDATED) An exclusive video interview by Agence France-Presse with Rappler CEO Maria Ressa ahead of a Manila court's judgment on Monday, June 15
Verdict on Rappler, Maria Ressa cyber libel case out June 15
Postponed due to the coronavirus lockdown, judgment day for Ressa and former researcher-writer Rey Santos will take place in a court under quarantine restrictions
Gov’t platforms being used to attack, red-tag media
Supposedly at the helm of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, the PCOO reposts misleading content against media from an anti-communist government page
NTF-ELCAC 'black propaganda' vs Maria Ressa, ABS-CBN sparks outrage
(UPDATED) Following public backlash, the PCOO takes down the posts and says it's taking measures to 'uphold accountability' over the incident
Dumaguete City radio reporter shot dead
Rex Cornelio is the third radio journalist to be killed in Dumaguete City since 2018
[EDITORIAL] Huwag gawing normal ang pambababoy sa media
A new normal for media is emerging. Regulators are pouncing on it and weaponizing the law to cripple businesses of critical media
ABS-CBN slams Calida: We did not violate the law
'We reiterate that everything we do is in accordance with the law. We did not violate the law. This case appears to be an attempt to deprive Filipinos of the services of ABS-CBN,' says the Lopez-led network
'Lagi mo akong binabanatan': Calida confronts ABS-CBN reporter
'Palagi mo akong binabanatan ah, abogado ka rin pala eh,' the solicitor general tells ABS-CBN's reporter
House says SolGen petition to derail ABS-CBN franchise renewal
The House franchise committee ‘might decide to hold in abeyance the conduct of hearing until the matter is settled by the Supreme Court,’ says Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel
Davao-based journalist arrested for interviewing protesters
Radyo ni Juan's Glenn Jester Hitgano is arrested after following up on a tip that the protesters were harassed by uniformed men
FALSE: 'Zero' journalists harassed, 'sued by govt' under Duterte admin
Records from media monitor show 154 counts of threats and attacks against journalists from June 30, 2016 to December 5, 2019
49 journalists murdered in 2019
The 'historically low' number mostly died covering conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and Afghanistan, Reporters Without Borders says, which warned 'journalism remains a dangerous profession'
Sotto law allows Rappler to protect source in cyber libel case
Judge Rainelda Estacio Montesa sustains the objection of Rappler counsel that the prosecution cannot ask for the source of its confidential information
Keng camp tries to pin down Maria Ressa in Rappler cyber libel case
In insisting Ressa was not involved at all in the story, Rappler editor Chay Hofileña says the CEO does not exercise unilateral editorial control in the newsroom. 'She gets vetoed because we are a democratic organization.'
154 attacks, threats vs journalists since Duterte took office – media groups
The Freedom for Media, Freedom for All Network says at least 15 journalists have been killed under the Duterte administration
Did Malacañang say the press is free?
President Duterte’s threat to ABS-CBN contradicts his claim
Journalist dies a month after Sultan Kudarat attack
Radyo ni Juan manager Benjie Caballero dies after sustaining 5 gunshot wounds in an October 30 attack
Children bear the brunt 10 years since Ampatuan massacre
Many of the widows of the journalists choose to go abroad, leaving behind their children who have to lose another parent. Financial assistance is also running out.
Cop tagged in Dumaguete broadcaster's slay surrenders
Police Corporal Roger Rubio is the suspected gunman in the killing of radio blocktimer Dindo Generoso
2 suspects in killing of Dumaguete radio broadcaster arrested
Police identify inactive police officer Glenn Corsame and a Teddy Reyes Salaw as suspects in the killing of radio broadcaster Dindo Generoso
Despite criticism, Locsin demands apology from Inquirer reporter
'Say sorry. Now,' says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr
Radio broadcaster shot dead in Dumaguete City
(3rd UPDATE) Radio announcer Dindo Generoso is shot dead on his way to work in Dumaguete City
Locsin slammed for blasting expletives at Inquirer reporter online
(3rd UPDATE) The Philippine Daily Inquirer says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr's tweet to its reporter is 'profane and insulting'
'Press freedom is dead' if Ampatuans not convicted for massacre – lawyer
After a decade, a court is scheduled to render a judgment on the Ampatuan massacre. Lawyer Nena Santos expects a guilty verdict for the principal accused.
Journalist attacked in Sultan Kudarat
(3rd UPDATE) Radio journalist Benjie Caballero has no known enemies but is reportedly critical of a powerful political clan in Maguindanao, says the Presidential Task Force on Media Security
PH has most number of unsolved journalist killings – report
The 2019 Global Impunity Index lists 41 unsolved media killings in the Philippines over the last 10 years
Remate columnist shot dead in Pampanga
A columnist and his companion are shot dead while on their way to Olongapo City
Arrest warrant out against suspects in Kidapawan broadcaster's killing
Judge Henelinda Molina Diaz has ordered the arrest of Sotero Jacolbe Jr (alias Jun Jacolbe) and Junell Jane Andagkit Poten (alias Junell Gerozaga), according to the Presidential Task Force on Media Security
Keng demands P50M in damages in Rappler cyber libel case
Rappler objects to the demand, saying that the charge sheet does not contain damages being sought
Robredo camp on attack vs Abante: 'Brazen assault on our free press'
(UPDATED) 'This attempt to intimidate and silence Abante...must be resisted by all freedom-loving Filipinos,' says the spokesperson of Vice President Leni Robredo
Abante Tonite printing house stormed, burned by 4 armed men
(UPDATED) Abante Tonite editor Fernando Jadulco says that his staff 'will not be cowed' by the first violent attack against their publication in 3 decades
NUJP: Panelo's threat shows libel laws are weapons, not remedies
''Balat-sibuyas' is what we Filipinos call officials who are incapable of thinking beyond their imagined hurt and fail to see that the reports are not all about them'
Panelo to file libel suit vs Inquirer.net, Rappler
(UPDATED) Rappler slams the presidential spokesman's threat as a 'pure diversionary tactic'
Attacks vs journalists, social media blocks in Indonesia amid election riots – IFJ
Media groups say at least 7 journalists were reportedly attacked while they were covering the protests, while social media platforms WhatsApp and Facebook were blocked
LIST: Cases vs Maria Ressa, Rappler directors, staff since 2018
(9th UPDATE) It's at least 11 complaints and cases as of July 2019
[OPINION] Valentine's gift from Willy Keng
There's a new twist to the Keng story
Duterte supporters call for attacks on Rappler newsroom, journalists
'Bomb Rappler office, rape Maria Ressa' – these are just among the comments posted after a Facebook Live broadcast of pro-administration bloggers from Rappler premises on Thursday, February 21
Makati Business Club expresses concern over Maria Ressa’s arrest
'A brave and free press is an ally in the fight against corruption that we and the government espouse in order to encourage investment badly needed to generate employment and wealth creation that is truly inclusive,” says the MBC
One year banned from President Duterte’s events
All Rappler reporters, including provincial correspondents, have been barred from covering the President for an entire year. This sets a worrying precedent that threatens press freedom.
WATCH: Rappler's cyber libel case in a nutshell
Here are key facts about the cyber libel case that businessman Wilfredo Keng filed against Rappler
[OPINION] There's no chilling effect. Here’s why.
In their own ways, these people are pushing back. They know that dissent is necessary to put in check abusive politicians.
U.N. rights office: Maria Ressa arrest latest in ‘pattern of intimidation’ vs Rappler
Charges that 'appear to be aimed at preventing journalists from undertaking their profession' also deprive the public of their right to information, says Rupert Colville, spokesperson of UN Rights chief Michelle Bachelet
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Baka kayo na ang susunod
Sa bawat kaso, sa bawat panggigipit, higit na nagiging malinaw kung bakit ginagawa ang mga ito
FAQs: What you need to know about Rappler’s cyber libel case
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Rappler's cyber libel case
Maria Ressa charges DOJ with 'selective justice'
‘We will hold government accountable even if it’s bad for business,’ says Rappler CEO Maria Ressa
U.K. 'deeply concerned' by Maria Ressa arrest
'The British government supports a free media,' says British Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce
Ex-Rappler researcher posts P100,000 bail for cyber libel
Law enforcement authorities do not serve Reynaldo Santos Jr his warrant of arrest
[ANALYSIS | Deep Dive] Maria Ressa case and the big chill
Why the charge against Maria Ressa and former Rappler researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr is unconstitutional
