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UPDATE: Reports from the Philippines confirm that Maria Ressa was arrested today and will be taken to court in relation to cyber libel offences.

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Andrew Heslop

Date

2019-02-13 14:39

Journalists at the Philippines-based Rappler news website have been on standby since their publication was shut down on 11 January. Since the country’s Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked the publication’s license, journalists – both at Rappler and around the globe – have come together to fight for press freedom.

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Andrew Heslop

Date

2018-01-29 09:39

The killing of a radio broadcaster in the Philippines has dealt another blow to wavering press freedom in the country. Samuel Oliverio was attacked on 23 May while driving his motorcycle with his wife in Digos city in the south of the country.

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WAN-IFRA

Date

2014-05-23 15:01

Since 1998, our organisation has actively monitored the cases of media employees who pay the ultimate price in their efforts to bring us the news.

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Rodrigo Bonilla

Date

2013-01-30 17:35

Since 1998, our organisation has actively monitored the cases of media employees who pay the ultimate price in their efforts to bring us the news. A way of honouring the courage and determination of men and women who lose their lives while reporting on conflicts, challenging governments or investigating corruption and crime.

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Rodrigo Bonilla

Date

2012-01-12 11:05

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