Read more about the article Rights groups condemn conviction of community journalist Cumpio and lay worker Domequil
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Rights groups condemn conviction of community journalist Cumpio and lay worker Domequil

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay worker Marielle Domequil were acquitted today January 22 of charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives, but were convicted…

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Read more about the article Exclusive RSF investigation: Filipino Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio now accused of double murder
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Exclusive RSF investigation: Filipino Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio now accused of double murder

Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been held in pre-trial detention since February 2020 for "illegal possession of firearms" and "financing terrorism" — charges based on fabricated evidence, as revealed…

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Read more about the article Court junks cases against teacher ‘mistaken’ as NPA rebel
Lumad school teacher Amelia Pond has long maintained her innocence, and said that the arrest was a case of mistaken identity. (Photo courtesy of Save Our Schools Network)

Court junks cases against teacher ‘mistaken’ as NPA rebel

Separate affidavits of desistance of the complainants indicate that Pond “was not present during the shooting incident.”

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