The Fight to Protect Press Freedom Press freedom, a vital component of any thriving democracy, currently faces significant threats. These challenges put at risk one of the fundamental pillars of democratic societies. In today’s world, multiple pressing issues endanger the ability of the press to operate freely and fulfill its crucial role in ensuring transparency, … Read more
In Oriental Mindoro, a radio broadcaster was shot by unidentified suspects ORIENTAL MINDORO – A radio broadcaster named Cresenciano Bunduquin, aged 50, was fatally shot in Calapan City in the early hours of Wednesday. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), the incident occurred at 4:20 a.m. and involved two unidentified assailants who quickly fled … Read more
Philippine Daily Inquirer reporter vs Zambales Barangay kagawad A Barangay Kagawad from San Antonio town in Zambales was lambasted by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) after allegedly “verbally assaulting” a reporter from the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Joana Rose Aglibot, a correspondent of Inquirer filed a police blotter against Barangay San Miguel … Read more
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) used the “wrong case” at the “wrong venue” to question ABS-CBN’s franchise, according to a law expert. This, as Solicitor General Jose Calida on Monday asked the Supreme Court to revoke ABS-CBN’s franchise due to alleged “abuses” — including pay-per-view operation and violation of the constitutional ban against foreign ownership. … Read more
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday said that a move by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to question ABS-CBN’s franchise was an act of “harassment” and “abuse of power”. This, after Solicitor General Jose Calida on Monday asked the Supreme Court to revoke ABS-CBN’s franchise, questioning its validity through a “quo warranto” petition. … Read more