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Our democracy has always been at risk, but the pandemic may have made it worse

On Oct. 1, US research and advocacy group Freedom House published a report titled “Democracy…

Help defend press freedom by supporting the NUJP’s Masked Media fundraiser

As we mark 48 years since the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law, the…

Is criticizing the government dangerous? This survey shows that Filipinos think so

Ever find yourself feeling a little more apprehensive about sharing criticisms towards the government? You’re…

‘Ano ang silbi ng wika kung patay na ang mga tao’: KWF commissioner quits over gov’t stab at press freedom

Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF) commissioner and multi-awarded poet and screenwriter Jerry B. Gracio has…

ABS-CBN’s shutdown has everything to do with press freedom

After 13 hearings, the House of Representatives’ Committee on Legislative Franchises convened one last time…

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What does press freedom have to do with their franchise issue? ABS-CBN answers

On July 6, the House of Representatives held its 12th hearing regarding the franchise of…

Remember when Harry Roque slammed the cybercrime law… on Rappler?

During PNoy’s term, Roque called this “draconian legislation,” claiming that “by criminalizing internet libel, government expanded the infringement of freedom of expression”

What’s next for Rappler’s Maria Ressa, Rey Santos Jr. after cyber libel conviction?

It has been eight years since Rappler published a story about former chief justice Renato…

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Even UN is alarmed by Asian countries’ censorship amid pandemic—including ours

Through a statement on June 3, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle…

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Do this to let NTC know that you are against the ABS-CBN shutdown

Yesterday, May 5, broadcasting corporation ABS-CBN was prompted to stop broadcasting across its TV and…