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Accredition of journalists violates press freedom, says Philippine union2015-01-21
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in strongly criticizing the provision in House Bill 362, which seeks to amend Republ...
CMFR statement on the killings in Maguindanao2009-11-25
Centre for Media Freedom and Responsibility
The brutality and the sheer senselessness of the attack in Maguindanao represent a new low, even in the country's shameful record of violence. It calls for collective outrage and condemnation and the ...
Filipino journalist gunned down on way to work 2015-01-14
International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the murder of a Filipino journalist on the central isla...
Former Press Club President arrested in the Philippines2015-04-10
International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) are dismayed by the arrest of a former president of the National Press Club by the Man...
Global Press Freedom Declines in Every Region for First Time Israel, Italy and Hong Kong Lose Free Status2009-05-02
Freedom House
Journalists faced an increasingly grim working environment in 2008, with global press freedom declining for a seventh straight year and deterioration occurring for the first time in every region, acco...
Journalist paralyzed in attack dies a decade on, waiting for justice2015-01-21
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in expressing our deepest sympathies over the tragic death of a senior journalist, p...
Journalist’s Murder Underscores Impunity in the Philippines2011-06-15
International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the murder of dwEB-FM radio commentator Romeo Olea in Ca...
Massacre witness ambushed in the Philippines2014-12-19
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in expressing concern over the attack on yet another witness in the trial against th...
Philippines slaps libel suit to silence broadcast journalist2017-08-22
International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), in condemning the libel suit against ABS-CBN’s broadcast journalis...
Radio host's murder highlights dangers for journalists2013-12-04
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders is deeply saddened by radio journalist Joash Dignos' targeted killing in Valencia City, on the southern island of Mindanao.
South East Asian Media Unite to Combat Impunity, Censorship and Wage Insecurity2014-10-31
International Federation of Journalists
The South East Asian Journalists Unions (SEAJU) have taken a united stand to combat the rampant state of impunity for journalist attacks in the region and to bring their unions together to advocate on...
Twelve journalists killed on Mindanao island in "dark day for press freedom"2009-11-23
Reporters without Borders
At least 12 journalists were killed today in Maguindanao province, Philippines, by armed men, including two policemen, linked to the provinces governor. More than 30 other people were murdered.
Sources Select Resources
Accredition of journalists violates press freedom, says Philippine unionSources News Release
Article
2015
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in strongly criticizing the provision in House Bill 362, which seeks to amend Republ...
After "Grossly Distorting" UN Views on the Internally Displaced Ata-Manobos, the Philippine Military ApologizesMongaya, Karlo Mikhail
Article
2015
Global Voices
Human rights activists and politicians have criticized the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for distorting a statement by Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of ...
After Typhoon Haiyan: The true face of the capitalist stateDiemer, Ulli
Article
2013
In times of disaster, the capitalist state shows its true face.
Boracay islanders fear for their lives in battle with Philippine tourist tradeHodal, Kate
Article
2013
Guardian Weekly
Hotel security guard is charged with murder after shooting of spokesman for Ati people, who claim ancestral land rights.
Capture the popular imaginationCoronel, Sheila
Article
2014
ICIJ
Sheila Coronel is the director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Last month, she was named as the next academic dean of the journalism s...
Connexions Library: Pacific Region FocusWebsite
2009
Connexions Information Sharing Services
Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on the Pacific region.
CRUCIBLE: Neoliberalism in SEA: A Critical Turn in Philippine SouthWadi, Julkipli
Article
2014
Minda News
Neoliberalism as a frame in understanding domestic issues.
58 dead, 5 years, 0 justice in The PhilippinesArticle
2014
International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is joining its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) as they launch their week-long campaign to commemorate the fifth...
Filipino Maids for Export'Always be Punctual and Don't Count the Work You are Doing'
Brygo, Julien
Article
2011
Le Monde diplomatique
Twelve percent of the Philippines’ GDP comes as remittances from nationals abroad. Many of those are maids, sent all over the world into domestic service to support their children back home. The Phili...
Filipino women take lead in resolving Mindanao conflictTisdall, Simon
Article
2013
Guardian
Teresita Quintos Deles and Miriam Coronel Ferrer won over Islamic leaders who initially balked at dealing with women.
Former Press Club President arrested in the PhilippinesSources News Release
Article
2015
International Federation of Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) are dismayed by the arrest of a former president of the National Press Club by the Man...
Global Press Freedom Declines in Every Region for First Time Israel, Italy and Hong Kong Lose Free StatusSources News Release
Article
2009
Freedom House
Journalists faced an increasingly grim working environment in 2008, with global press freedom declining for a seventh straight year and deterioration occurring for the first time in every region, acco...
Journalist paralyzed in attack dies a decade on, waiting for justiceSources News Release
Article
2015
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in expressing our deepest sympathies over the tragic death of a senior journalist, p...
Killing HopeU.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II
Blum, William
Book
2008
Common Courage Press
Is the United States a force for democracy? William Blum serves up a forensic overview of U.S. foreign policy spanning sixty years. For those who want the details on the U.S.'s most famous actions (Ch...
Philippines secret death squads: officer claims police teams behind wave of killingsLamb, Kate
Article
2016
The Guardian
Thousands of people have been killed since Rodrigo Duterte became president and, according to one officer, secret police teams are partly responsible.
Radio host's murder highlights dangers for journalistsSources News Release
Article
2013
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders is deeply saddened by radio journalist Joash Dignos' targeted killing in Valencia City, on the southern island of Mindanao.
Selling Modernity: How Global Greenwashing is Destroying Tribal PeopleDickens, Amy
Article
2015
CounterPunch
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) in Casiguran, the Philippines, is a 12,923 hectare area currently being developed into a self-sufficient commercial hub and special economic zone....
Slavery, Genocide, Abuse: The Dark Side of Asia's 'Tiger Economies'Bello, Walden
Article
2015
Toward Freedom
From declining worker protections to violent labour trafficking and ethnic cleansing, the dark underbelly of Southeast Asia's "tiger economies" is on full display this year.
South East Asian Media Unite to Combat Impunity, Censorship and Wage InsecuritySources News Release
Article
2014
International Federation of Journalists
The South East Asian Journalists Unions (SEAJU) have taken a united stand to combat the rampant state of impunity for journalist attacks in the region and to bring their unions together to advocate on...
Twelve journalists killed on Mindanao island in "dark day for press freedom"Sources News Release
Article
2009
Reporters without Borders
At least 12 journalists were killed today in Maguindanao province, Philippines, by armed men, including two policemen, linked to the provinces governor. More than 30 other people were murdered.
Sources Bookshelf
Killing HopeU.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II
Blum, William
Book
2008
Is the United States a force for democracy? William Blum serves up a forensic overview of U.S. foreign policy spanning sixty years. For those who want the details on the U.S.'s most famous actions (Ch...
Anglican JournalNational news magazine of the Anglican Church of Canada. Covering issues of importance to Anglicans.
Filipino TV (FTV)Broadcasts programming from the Philippines and locally produced Canadian content. Features a wide array of programming from music, sports and entertainment to current affairs and lifetstyle programmi...
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