Rappler's latest stories on media freedom
Brazil's Senate approves controversial bill against disinformation
One of the bill's most controversial articles will require social media platforms to make supposedly confidential messages available to the judiciary for 3 months, including the identity of senders
Media watchdog: Freedom of expression a ‘personal challenge’ to all Filipinos
The cyber libel verdict on Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher Rey Santos Jr affects all citizens, says the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility
FALSE: Photo of former NUJP chair 'connects' her to CPP-NPA-NDF
The photo of Rowena 'Weng' Carranza-Paraan was taken at an all-women media safety training in Cagayan de Oro City in March 2013
Legal experts call for sanctions on human rights abuses vs journalists
The High-Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom recommends that governments impose sanctions like the 'Magnitsky laws' on rights violations against the media
Journalists, lawyers call for state accountability after Ampatuan verdict
The state needs to be accountable for crimes committed by its own agents, says NUJP chair Nonoy Espina, whether it's the Ampatuan massacre or the drug war
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
Media orgs unite, ask SC for live coverage of Ampatuan judgment
'Allowing live coverage would allow families unable to travel to Manila to immediately hear the decision of the 58 counts of murder of Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes,' says the petition signed by media organizations
CMFR calls out Duterte gov't on attacks vs press
CMFR Executive Director Melinda Quintos de Jesus says it is necessary to 'clear the air' in order for plans on the safety of journalists to be properly implemented
Rappler’s Patricia Evangelista is 2019 Marshall McLuhan fellow
(UPDATED) Evangelista is lauded for producing 'the most difficult and even the most unpopular stories'
[ANALYSIS] #DefendMediaFreedom: Time to act at an existential moment
Four reasons why the Global Media Freedom Conference may mark 'the beginning of an era of change' to protect journalists and democracy
[ANALYSIS] The global fight for media freedom: Why it matters
It's not enough to just defend media freedom, we must proactively support it. And that requires serious investment – in will, advocacy, and real money.
Iceland's foreign secretary: Govt's, civil society must unite to protect journalists
At the Global Media Freedom Conference in London, Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson says Iceland 'will increasingly prioritize media freedom' in its work at the UNHRC, which has just adopted its proposed resolution urging action on the rising number of killings in the Philippines. Here is his full speech.
Jeremy Hunt: 'No place for neutrality' in fight for media freedom
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt explains why everyone must stand with those who seek to report the truth and bring the facts to light. Here is his full speech at the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London.
Amal Clooney: Duterte gov’t after Maria Ressa over human rights abuses exposés
'Journalists who expose abuses face arrest while those who commit the abuses do so with impunity,' says international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney
Countries that harm journalists must pay 'diplomatic price' – UK
'If we act together we can shine a spotlight on abuses and impose a diplomatic price on those who would harm journalists or lock them up for doing their jobs,' says British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt
WATCH: Global Conference for Media Freedom 2019
This conference brings together countries and organizations taking action to defend media freedom
'More courageous investors' needed in media, journalism
'If you value democracy you need to realize it can’t function without journalism. It’s the lifeline of democracy.... We need more courageous investors in the media space,' says Nienke Venema of Stichting Demacratie en Media
[OPINION] Immediate, decisive action required to protect journalists
Without a free and vibrant press, abuses of power go unchecked, corruption increases, and overreaching leaders can distort our democracies
Over 100 attacks vs journalists since Duterte assumed office – monitor
The Freedom for Media, Freedom for All Network says it has monitored at least 128 attacks and threats against members of the press since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office
UK, Canada underscore role of free press in fostering democracies
'A free and responsible media is fundamental to an open and democratic society,' says British Ambassador Daniel Pruce at a forum on press freedom and responsibility at the Ateneo de Manila University
WATCH: Media Freedom and Responsibility Forum
Bookmark this page to watch Pahayag: A Forum on Media Freedom and Responsibility on Monday, April 29
Malacañang task force asks CMFR, NUJP, media groups about Maguindanao massacre aid
A media watchdog decries this as a fishing expedition meant to 'demonize independent and non-profit media organizations'
Journalists urged not to aid trial by publicity over narco list
‘Government, media can’t play fast, loose with due process and rule of law,’ says the statement of journalists and media organizations on list of alleged ‘narco politicians’
Philippines deadliest country for journalists in Southeast Asia – IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists report celebrates the resilience of Filipino journalists, saying they 'remain just as jealously protective of their rights and freedoms'
Media groups record 85 attacks on press freedom under Duterte
'Separately and together, these 85 cases have made the practice of journalism an even more dangerous endeavor under Duterte,' says Malou Mangahas, executive director of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
[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
Singapore passes terror attack blackout law
The law allows police to stop anyone within the vicinity of what they deem to be a 'serious incident,' including a terror attack, from taking photos and video or communicating about police operations through text and audio messages
[OPINION] We’re not here to be your friends
It's time we call out reporters who are overly chummy with government officials, who ride the wave of this administration's popularity at the cost of critical and impartial reporting and commentary
Slovak police free all suspects held after journalist murder
In Italy, prosecutors have suggested that the 'Ndrangheta may have been behind the killing of Jan Kuciak and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova
Media watchdogs slam Malacañang ban on Rappler reporter
Reporters Without Borders and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility both speak out days after a Rappler reporter was banned from entering the Malacañang complex
#DefendPressFreedom: Media under attack
A compilation of stories and opinion about threats to the Philippine media
READ: Rappler's verified explanation submitted to SEC
Here's a full copy of the verified explanation that Rappler gave the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 29, 2017
SEC order meant to silence us, muzzle free expression – Rappler
'We cited in our petition the serious substantive irregularities in the SEC decision as well as the steps that the Commission skipped when it handled our case with undue haste. We cannot but conclude that the order's real purpose is to silence us and muzzle free expression.'
UN experts slam moves to shut down Rappler
UN special rapporteur Agnes Callamard and two other experts say, 'We are gravely concerned that the government is moving to revoke Rappler's license'
In FB post, 'Citizen Jake' expresses support for Rappler, press freedom
'Having lived through the Marcos regime, I thought I had seen the worst that an abusive government can do to its own people,' says director Mike de Leon
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, January 16, 2018
Hello! Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Tuesday.
House opposition: SEC decision vs Rappler 'ironic' attack against press
Some opposition legislators find it 'ironic' that the Securities and Exchange Commission invoke restrictions on foreign ownership just as the administration pushes for amendments to the Constitution that would allow just that
Stand with Rappler, defend press freedom
We will continue bringing you the news, holding the powerful to account for their actions and decisions, calling attention to government lapses that further disempower the disadvantaged. We will hold the line.
[OPINION | Newspoint] A dangerous place
The Philippines is actually one of the world's most dangerous places not just for journalists but for its very own people
EU condemns Russian 'foreign agent' media law as 'threat'
President Vladimir Putin has recently signed a law allowing international media to be classified as foreign agent
Democracy under threat: We will shine the light, we will hold the line
'Like many, I fear that the pendulum of democracy is swinging the other way globally, enabled by social media,' says Maria Ressa when she accepted the National Democracy Institute's W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award on November 2 (US time)
Zamboanga mayor denies curtailing press freedom
Mayor Beng Climaco says the city government was exercising its power to ensure that business establishments comply with business permit requirements
Should governments regulate freedom of expression?
Political experts agree that fake news and social media threaten democracy in Southeast Asia
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Pangulong Duterte, hindi media ang kaaway mo
Pangulong Duterte, kaaway mo ang mga nagpapalaganap ng kaisipan at paniniwalang ang pagtuligsa sa 'yo ay pagtataksil sa bayan. Kaaway mo ang mga bumubulong na pare-pareho dapat ang ating sinasabi at iniisip.
Duterte's ace against ABS-CBN, the Philippines' biggest network
President Rodrigo Duterte's plan to block ABS-CBN's franchise is a threat to press freedom, experts tell Rappler
PH media groups release Facebook fake news blocker
Now available at the Chrome Web Store Fakeblok is the result of a collaboration between the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, March 31, 2017
Hello Here s a roundup of news you need to know this Friday
2017 fellowship opportunities for female journalists through the IWMF
The International Women s Media Foundation has released their 2017 programs for female journalists
NUJP condemns threats against Reuters reporters
President Rodrigo Duterte s appeal to his supporters not to harm journalists seems to have fallen on deaf ears says the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines
Rappler's Michael Bueza among JVO Journalism Seminar 2016 panelists
ABS CBN s Gigi Grande is 2016 s Marshall McLuhan Fellow while TV5 s Ed Lingao receives the Award of Distinction
