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Malacanang resents US remarks on Ressa ruling

The Palace said Wednesday it was unhappy over what it described as US interference in the case of journalist Maria Ressa, who was convicted...

Incongruous

"That sends chills down our spine." In a genuinely democratic society, citizens can express their sentiment about the government and its leaders, without fear of...

Rappler exec faces 6 years in jail for libel

Journalist Maria Ressa was convicted Monday of cyber libel and faces up to six years behind bars in a case that watchdogs say marks...

Ressa: Philippine journalist not deterred by threats, arrests

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, convicted Monday in a controversial libel case, has become a symbol of the fight for press freedom in an era...

Baron and Ressa, on press freedom

"These are wise and courageous words."     Hands down, two of the best and most important commencement speeches delivered in this unique graduation season were by...

Sowing confusion

"The network was ordered closed because its franchise had expired, period." I find it quite bothersome to see some of my colleagues in the media...

Pandemic ‘amplifies press freedom threats’

By Severine Rouby and Stuart Williams   The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating threats to press freedom around the world, with authoritarian states including China and Iran...

Rody hails press freedom, journos’ safety

Days after the state attorney moved to revoke the franchise of ABS-CBN, President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday recognized the importance of press freedom and...

Press freedom is no issue

"Here’s what I think about the ABS-CBN controversy."     Last Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Manila Standard celebrated its 33rd anniversary. It has its own story to...

Generals’ abusive, anti-media behavior

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A tribute to media icons

"They made the Philippine press what it is today."     I would like to pay tribute to members of media, past and present, who have all...

Freedom of speech ‘very strong’ under Duterte watch, survey says

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Press freedom–not

"What Ressa is doing is simply violating laws."     The case filed against Maria Ressa, the CEO of Rappler Holdings, is far from her claim that...

Pope Francis: Defend press freedom

Pope Francis has underscored the need to protect and defend press freedom as countries marked World Press Freedom Day on Friday. “We need a journalism...
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