Tag: press freedom

Palace says it won’t stifle any protest action as Rappler rally draws less than 200 people

(Eagle News) — Malacanang said that it would not stifle protests on alleged trampling of press freedom as a “Black Friday” rally to protest the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ruling revoking a certificate of incorporation of online news website, Rappler, drew a crowd of journalists, including Rappler employees, bloggers and press freedom advocates. “This evening’s Black Friday Protest for Freedom, organized by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, is a testament that freedom […]

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Aguirre says Rappler should welcome NBI probe to prove its innocence

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Agirre II said that Rappler should welcome the probe that will be conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation. The justice secretary said that by welcoming the probe, the online news website will be able to defend and prove its innocence on the alleged violation of the Constitution and other laws. “Rappler should welcome this investigation so that it will have the chance to prove the innocence […]

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Aquino-appointed SEC Chair says Rappler trying to divert public’s attention; hints at a Rappler “agenda”

  (Eagle News) – The chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which revoked online news site Rappler’s certificate of incorporation, said Rappler was trying to divert the people’s attention from the real issue – its violation of the Constitution and other Philippine laws. SEC chair Teresita Herbosa, an appointee of former President Benigno Aquino III and chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Council, also hinted that Rappler has its own agenda in trying to […]

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Nat’l Press Club reacts on Rappler issue: “Responsible journalism means complying with the law.”

(Eagle News) — The National Press Club said the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ruling revoking the certificate of incorporation of controversial online news site, Rappler, would not affect nor threaten the exercise of press freedom in the country. “Responsible journalism means complying with the law,” read NPC’s statement issued by its president Paul Gutierrez. The NPC, a professional and social organization of journalists in the Philippines founded in October 1952, said it believed that the […]

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“You have abused press freedom!” – President Duterte raps Rappler for its latest “fake news”

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte rapped Rappler for its “fake news” citing its latest report accusing Presidential Assistant Christopher “Bong” Go of allegedly intervening in the acquisition of warships by the Philippine Navy, and called the online news site as a “fake news outlet.” “Sumobra kayo. You are not only throwing toilet paper. You are throwing s— at us!” said an angry President Duterte as he faced the media in Pasay City on […]

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OSG lauds SEC ruling revoking Rappler’s certificate of incorporation; ready to defend “sound” decision

(Eagle News) — The Office of the Solicitor General lauded the Securities and Exchange Commission for revoking the certificate of incorporation of online news website, Rappler, and said that it was ready to defend this decision “in any forum.” In a statement, Solicitor General Jose Calida said that this ruling of the SEC showed that no one is exempted from following the law, not even influential media organizations. “I applaud the SEC for revoking Rappler’s […]

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President Duterte threatens to block ABS-CBN franchise renewal; to press Inquirer owners on P1.5-B tax liabilities

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to block the renewal of the franchise of television network giant ABS-CBN, and to go after the tax liabilities of the owners of the newspaper and media company, the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The President said ABS-CBN was “engaged in swindling,” citing an incident during the campaign period where he had paid for a political ad, only to find out it wasn’t aired. He said his money had not […]

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Importance of media and press freedom highlighted by outgoing Palace official

  (Eagle News) — Outgoing Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. underscored the importance of the media in a democratic country, as he explained that media and the government should always have a good working relationship. “Hindi kailangang maging magka-away ang pamahalaan at media. Puwede namang magtulungan para sa kapakanan ng bansa; mahalaga lang unawain ang konteksto at perspektibo sa pag-uulat ng balita at paghahatid ng impormasyon. (Government and media need not fight.  […]

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Thousands protest in Hong Kong vs editor stabbing and erosion of media freedoms

Thousands in Hong Kong took to the streets on Sunday (March 2) to protest the stabbing of a former chief editor in an attack that has fuelled concerns about what many see as an erosion of media freedoms. Holding a banner declaring “they can’t kill us all”, the protesters in black shirts and wearing blue ribbons symbolizing press freedom expressed their shock and anger at the attack last Wednesday (February 26). Shirley Yam, the Vice […]

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Palace reiterates commitment to protect journalists, uphold press freedom

MANILA, Feb. 13 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday reiterated its commitment to intensify efforts to protect journalists and uphold the freedom of expression. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio B. Coloma Jr. made the statement during a Palace media briefing where he also acknowledged the decline of the Philippines in this year’s World Press Freedom Index. The country this year placed 149th on the index — two places lower than its ranking in 2013, […]

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