STANDPOINT | Kodao, Rappler, Vera Files and the ongoing assault on the media

It isn’t just Kodao Productions, Rappler, VeraFiles, NUJP or the Catholic Media Center that are under siege, but press freedom, free expression, and the entire Philippine media and press community as well—and with it, the rights and liberties and future of the Filipino people. The Philippine press and media must transcend their narrow interests, and expand their awareness enough to come together for the nation’s sake.

Continue ReadingSTANDPOINT | Kodao, Rappler, Vera Files and the ongoing assault on the media
Read more about the article Marcos-era restriction Ok’d in Congress
PROTEST ON MARCOS' CENTENIAL. Protesters outside the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Monday, September 11, burn a streamer to condemn what they perceive as the resemblance of President Duterte and the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos in terms of leadership and governance. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Marcos-era restriction Ok’d in Congress

MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a Marcos-era law on public assembly, which would require organizers of protest rallies and other public…

Continue ReadingMarcos-era restriction Ok’d in Congress