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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
DOST-SEI announces 9,788 new science and technology scholarship qualifiers
PRESS RELEASE: 5,917 passers qualified as scholars under the RA 7687 Scholarship Program, while 3,871 qualified for the DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program
P50k at stake in DILG Cordillera's peace-building poster-making contest
PRESS RELEASE: Regional winners will receive certificates and cash prizes – P10k for the first prize, P6k for the second prize, and P4k for the third prize
Here's why you should spend Valentine's Day at U.P. Fair
PRESS RELEASE: UP Fair Friday: Cosmos advocates for gender equality and empowerment and calls for a collective action towards acceptance of all through the power of music
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
U.P. IE Club to hold 4th Ergonomics Convention for PH inclusivity
PRESS RELEASE: The Ergonomics Convention of the University of the Philippines Industrial Engineering Club is a platform for high school and college students to brainstorm ideas for a more inclusive Filipino community
U.P. Diliman Arts and Culture Festival 2020 commemorates 50th year of First Quarter Storm
PRESS RELEASE: The festival serves to raise awareness on the significance of this pivotal chapter during the turbulent Marcos regime especially on issues concerning human rights
[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
CCP to hold Misa de Aguinaldo 2019
PRESS RELEASE: The CCP will hold the Misa de Aguinaldo on Tuesday, December 24, at the CCP Main Theater
CSC confers Local Treasurer eligibility on more than 700
PRESS RELEASE: The Local Treasurer Eligibility is a second level eligibility specific and appropriate for appointment to Local Treasurer and Assistant Local Treasurer positions
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] The timid press
A susceptibility to intimidation should be correctable by a proper steeping in the values imposed on the profession
U.P. Cebu community discusses social issues through Cookout
Press release: The University of the Philippines Cebu Cookout is a platform for the community to air out grievances, show dissent, and take a stand on issues through theater, art, and music
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
'Panit Bukog' art exhibit returns to Cagayan de Oro
PRESS RELEASE: The art exhibit features local artists showing works on essential and unique Mindanaoan realities on peace and environment preservation
Kalendaryo 20/20 is not your typical yearender exhibit
PRESS RELEASE: Artist and University of the Philippines Fine Arts professor Marco Ruben Malto II reconstructs the Filipino calendar to represent how the unfortunate events of our past are recurring today and rapidly shaping our future
DLSU Computer Studies Batch '89 offers scholarship
PRESS RELEASE: The grant comes with a P10,500 monthly allowance, laptop, and mentoring by alumni, starting academic year 2020-2021
Civil Service Commission holds 2019 Government Job Fair
PRESS RELEASE: Civil Service Commission central and regional offices will hold online and onsite job fairs in selected venues nationwide
Applications for DOST undergraduate S&T scholarships open until September 6
PRESS RELEASE: The nationwide examination will be held on October 20, 2019
Juana Change to perform monologue on EJKs at CCP
PRESS RELEASE: Tao Po is a four-part monologue interactive performance that gives a human face to the issue of extra-judicial killings
CEGP urges CHED: 'Act on complaints vs campus press freedom violations'
'The vanguards of light and truth in various campuses are being the next targets of control by the government and school administrations,' says College Editors Guild of the Philippines national president Daryl Angelo Baybado
Team Philippines triumphs at Mathematics Without Borders
PRESS RELEASE: Eight Pinoy whiz kids win multiple awards at the Mathematics Without Borders Tournament Finals in Nessebar, Bulgaria
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'
In memoriam: Teodoro D. Regala
PRESS RELEASE: One of ACCRALAW's founding partners dies at 85
UP Press lends UPper Shelf to Philippine-based book clubs for free
Using the bookstore as venue is absolutely free of charge
Groups combine weather forecast, digital finance to save lives
PRESS RELEASE: 'B-Ready' paves the way for the immediate and safe delivery of cash to households prior to a disaster
RedDoorz Philippines offers affordable hotel rooms for every need
Did you know that you can book a quality hotel room for as low as P799?
Filipino math, science medalists feted with Student Excellence Award
PRESS RELEASE: The Student Excellence Award pays tribute to young Filipinos who brought honor to the country
CSC releases results of Foreign Service Officer qualifying test
PRESS RELEASE: Out of 461 examinees, Michael Joseph Ostique of NCR tops the CSE-FSO with a rating of 85.85
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’
CSC issues reminders for March 17 civil service exams
PRESS RELEASE: CSC advises examinees to check their testing center assignment through the Online Notice of School Assignment
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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
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
Malacañang vows justice for slain priest, radio broadcaster
'We will investigate that and punish the murderers,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, referring to the cases of priest Mark Ventura and radio broadcaster Edmund Sestoso
[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
