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The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday, Dec. 8, that it has launched a comprehensive investigation into the killing of a former journalist turned councilor in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur. Gerry Campos, a former radio broadcaster and municipal councilor in Marihatag town, was stabbed dead...

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has strongly condemned the April 20 attack against a radio broadcaster whose house in Talisay City, Negros Occidental was riddled with bullets that also damaged the parked vehicles. Based on reports, the CHR said that Re y Siason, who has programs on dyRL...

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomed a recent report saying that no journalists were killed in the Philippines last year, saying this was a significant step in their efforts to ensure the safety of media workers. File photo The PTFOMS said this after a Committee to...

Despite the supposed negative reports reaching international organizations, a Malacañang official said that the Philippine government is open to discussing the country’s human rights situation and that it is credible enough to address violations. Presidential Task Force on Media Security...

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) launched of Friday, Jan. 21, a new program which seeks to protect journalists from the threats of violence, discrimination, misinformation, and corruption in preparation for the May 9 national and local elections. Secretary Eduardo Año (DILG...