“The situation of journalists during Marcos Sr.’s regime is not far from what we are seeing under the current administration of Marcos Jr. Journalists continue to experience various forms of intimidation and harassment from the state. We, as members of the media, are encouraged to use our voices and capabilities to fight for the truth, despite the threats we face.”
An international press freedom coalition had been monitoring Cumpio’s trial since she began testifying in November 2024, nearly half a decade after she was first arrested.
CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said at least nine Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) troopers were killed in August alone in heightened military operations against NPA units across the country.
“May this series of events remind us that prisoners, whoever they may be, do not protest without reason. Their unified petition for humane treatment must continue to be addressed with sincerity, transparency, and compassion,” KAPATID said.
“KAPATID reiterates our appeal to the BJMP National Office to step in and stop the violence, and address the inmates’ petition with urgency, transparency, and accountability,” it said in a public appeal.
The village council of Barangay Oyao in Dupax Del Norte has formally declared its opposition to the proposed mining exploration of British-owned Woggle Corporation, denouncing the project as a threat to the community’s environment, livelihood, and future generations.
PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Jose Torres said the MoA is an attempt to reverse the trend of harassment, threats, and violence against Filipino journalists.
The inmates are refusing since Sunday, August 24, to attend jail-initiated activities implemented under newly-assigned warden Jail Inspector Atty. Crisyrel Awe, Kapatid said.
CHR chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said DOTr’s plan to publish photographs of traffic violators and release videos of errant motorists may lead to discrimination against individuals.
“We also call on the new PNP leadership to end the well-worn script of planting firearms and fabricating charges to jail activists and start living up to the human rights principles the institution claims to observe,” Kapatid said.
