World Press Freedom Day, observed annually every third of May, marks its 30th anniversary this year. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly first marked the occasion in 1993, acknowledging the importance of a free press and the freedom of expression in a democratic society. Three decades later,...
Malacañang on Thursday, May 4, condemned the attacks on journalists and pushed for a free press as it recognized the role of media in upholding democracy and the rule of law. (File photo/MANILA BULLETIN) “We acknowledge the threats, intimidation, harassment, violence and other challenges that...
Foreign diplomats in the Philippines have joined in the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day and assured the members of the press of their respective government's support. Australia, Czech Republic, France, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States were among the...
Philippine press freedom remains under threat by disinformation and fake news that continue to mislead the Filipino people. In a message on World Press Freedom Day today, Senator Robinhood C. Padillla said: ‘’This is what I have been trying to address as chairman of the Senate committee on...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has vowed to continue working "hand-in-hand" with media to strengthen press freedom, assuring media practitioners of the state's continued commitment to protecting them and their rights in the practice of their profession. *President Marcos answers the...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has sought passage of a bill that seeks to promote and ensure the welfare of field reporters, news writers, cameramen, photographers and other media and entertainment workers by giving them greater protection and institutionalized social security benefits. In...
The Philippines has reiterated its intention to work with fellow United Nations member states in promoting human rights and upholding fundamental freedoms such as of the press. (Photo courtesy of the DFA) During the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) human rights dialogue in Siem Reap,...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario-Braid In two days, the country will face one of its most challenging political exercises. This comes six days after the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day which this year marks an important watershed. More than the years before, there has been a marked...
Despite falling several places in the ranking, Malacañang pointed out that the Philippines is not red-tagged in Reporters Without Borders's (RSF's) 2022 world press freedom index. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (Malacañang photo) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar made this...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao has warned the public against a certain presidential candidate who continues to refuse media interviews and said "if you have good intentions, you are open to share your plans and platforms." "Pero kung hindi maganda ang intensyon mo syempre may itatago...
President Duterte has signed into law declaring every 30th of August the "National Press Freedom Day." According to the Republic Act. 11699, signed by Duterte on Apr. 13 and was obtained by the media on Apr. 27, August 30 of every year is declared as such in honor of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the...
Activists conducting demonstrations and protest rallies will not be treated as terrorists even if they condemn and go against the policies of the government in the same breath that press freedom will outmostly be respected by authorities. This was assured by Department of the Interior and Local...
