Committee to Protect Journalists - Philippines tag:cpj.org,2008-09-16://1 2013-05-08T21:13:28Z Movable Type 4.38 Gunman sentenced, masterminds free in Ortega slaying tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21673 2013-05-08T20:49:07Z 2013-05-08T21:13:28Z Committee to Protect Journalists Ortega family

New York, May 8, 2013--A man who said he was paid the equivalent of US$250 to kill Philippine radio journalist Gerardo Ortega, left, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2011 murder, according to news reports and the victim's family. The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined with Ortega family in calling for the arrests of the suspected masterminds.

]]> Radio journalist gunned down in the Philippines tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21584 2013-04-22T17:49:20Z 2013-04-22T18:28:15Z New York, April 22, 2013--Authorities in the Philippines should thoroughly investigate today's murder of a radio journalist, identify the motive, and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Mario Vendiola Baylosis was killed by two unidentified gunmen in the town of Kabasalan in the southern... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, April 22, 2013--Authorities in the Philippines should thoroughly investigate today's murder of a radio journalist, identify the motive, and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Mario Vendiola Baylosis was killed by two unidentified gunmen in the town of Kabasalan in the southern province of Zamboanga Sibugay, according to news reports.

]]> Gunmen attack freelance reporter in the Philippines tag:cpj.org,2013://1.21388 2013-03-11T19:12:52Z 2013-03-11T19:17:41Z New York, March 11, 2013--Authorities in the Philippines should bring to justice the perpetrators responsible for a March 6 attack on a freelance journalist, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists New York, March 11, 2013--Authorities in the Philippines should bring to justice the perpetrators responsible for a March 6 attack on a freelance journalist, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Attacks on the Press: Internet Opening Is Shrinking tag:beta.cpj.org,2013://1.20520 2013-02-14T05:05:48Z 2013-03-13T21:57:27Z Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam had vibrant blogospheres--until the crackdowns. By Shawn W. Crispin... Committee to Protect Journalists Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam had vibrant blogospheres--until the crackdowns. By Shawn W. Crispin

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]]> Attacks on the Press in 2012: Philippines tag:beta.cpj.org,2013://1.20531 2013-02-14T05:05:12Z 2013-02-04T21:38:37Z The Philippines remained one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. At least one journalist, Christopher Guarin, a broadcaster and newspaper publisher, was killed in relation to his work. Four others were killed under unclear circumstances, and at least two more were attacked by unidentified... Committee to Protect Journalists The Philippines remained one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. At least one journalist, Christopher Guarin, a broadcaster and newspaper publisher, was killed in relation to his work. Four others were killed under unclear circumstances, and at least two more were attacked by unidentified gunmen. Despite President Benigno Aquino III's vow to achieve justice in journalist murders, the Philippines ranked third-worst worldwide on CPJ's Impunity Index, which spotlights countries where journalists are murdered regularly and killers go free. The landmark prosecution of suspects in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre moved at a sluggish pace and was dealt a severe setback with the killing of a key witness. A new Cybercrime Prevention Act gave officials discretionary power to shut down websites and impose prison terms of up to 12 years for online defamation. Amid an outcry by press freedom and civil society groups, as well as legal challenges by petitioners, the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order blocking the law's implementation.

]]> Attacks on the Press: Killed in 2012: A Worldwide Roundup tag:beta.cpj.org,2013://1.20487 2013-02-14T05:04:35Z 2013-03-13T21:41:13Z Committee to Protect Journalists Radio commentator gunned down in Philippines tag:cpj.org,2012://1.20642 2012-11-08T18:53:51Z 2012-11-08T19:49:19Z New York, November 8, 2012--Authorities in the Philippines must immediately investigate the shooting death of radio journalist Julius Cauzo and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists Journalists march in Manila to mark the second anniversary of the massacre of at least 57 people, including 32 journalists, in Maguindanao on November 23, 2011. The International Day to End Impunity commemorates the massacre. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

New York, November 8, 2012--Authorities in the Philippines must immediately investigate the shooting death of radio journalist Julius Cauzo and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Body of radio reporter found in the Philippines tag:cpj.org,2012://1.20355 2012-09-05T15:24:56Z 2012-09-05T16:11:17Z Bangkok, September 5, 2012--Philippine authorities must immediately investigate the murder of a radio journalist, establish the motive, and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists Bangkok, September 5, 2012--Philippine authorities must immediately investigate the murder of a radio journalist, establish the motive, and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Philippines must determine motive in journalist murders tag:cpj.org,2012://1.19320 2012-05-08T18:14:34Z 2012-05-08T18:21:00Z New York, May 8, 2012--Authorities in the Philippines must investigate the murders of two journalists in the past two weeks, determine the motive, and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists Philippine journalists demand justice for the murder of their colleagues. (AFP/Noel Celis)

New York, May 8, 2012--Authorities in the Philippines must investigate the murders of two journalists in the past two weeks, determine the motive, and bring the perpetrators to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Ex-official accused in Philippine journalist murder tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18900 2012-03-13T20:48:36Z 2012-03-13T23:24:14Z Committee to Protect Journalists Gerardo Ortega, who criticized local officials in his reporting, was killed in January 2011.

New York, March 13, 2012--After reviewing evidence in the 2011 killing of journalist Gerardo Ortega, the Philippine Department of Justice on Tuesday recommended that murder charges be filed against ex-governor Joel Reyes in the local courts, news reports said. In doing so, the department reversed an earlier decision not to pursue charges against Reyes.

Although the accused triggerman, Marlon Recamata, named Reyes in the murder, a June 2011 Department of Justice investigation found his statement unsubstantiated, news reports said. Ortega's supporters submitted new evidence a few weeks later and petitioned for the department to re-investigate, reports said. After reviewing the evidence, the department issued a recommendation on Tuesday for murder charges to be filed against Reyes in the Regional Trial Court of Puerto Princesa City, according to news reports. 

]]> Philippine journalist critically injured in shooting tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18891 2012-03-12T17:14:25Z 2012-03-12T18:16:51Z Committee to Protect Journalists New York, March 12, 2012--Philippine authorities must immediately launch an investigation into the shooting of journalist Fernan Angeles, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. CPJ is investigating the motive in the attack, which left the journalist hospitalized in critical condition today.  

]]> Radio journalist shot, wounded in the Philippines tag:cpj.org,2012://1.18852 2012-03-05T18:13:57Z 2012-03-05T18:20:32Z New York, March 5, 2012--Philippine authorities must apprehend the assailants in Friday's attack on radio journalist Fernando Gabio, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.... Committee to Protect Journalists Two men attempted to kill a radio journalist on Friday. Here, reporters and students protest the high number of unsolved journalist murders across the Philippines. (AP/Bullit Marquez)

New York, March 5, 2012--Philippine authorities must apprehend the assailants in Friday's attack on radio journalist Fernando Gabio, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

]]> Attacks on the Press in 2011: Fighting Impunity tag:cpj.org,2012://1.17647 2012-02-22T04:35:55Z 2012-02-19T23:35:22Z The global rate of unpunished murders remains stubbornly high at just below 90 percent. Senior officials in the most dangerous countries are finally acknowledging the problem -- the first step in what will be a long, hard battle. By Elisabeth Witchel... Committee to Protect Journalists The global rate of unpunished murders remains stubbornly high at just below 90 percent. Senior officials in the most dangerous countries are finally acknowledging the problem -- the first step in what will be a long, hard battle. By Elisabeth Witchel

]]> Attacks on the Press: Will Philippines Fail on Maguindanao? tag:cpj.org,2012://1.17655 2012-02-22T04:26:01Z 2012-02-20T13:58:07Z Nearly two years since 32 journalists were murdered, the fight for justice has both intensified in rhetoric and bogged down in technicalities. Without a greater commitment of resources, the litmus test is one the Philippines could fail. By Shawn W. Crispin... Committee to Protect Journalists An advocate for the Maguindanao massacre victims appears at a court hearing near several police officers charged in the killings. (Reuters/Romeo Ranoco)

Nearly two years since 32 journalists were murdered, the fight for justice has both intensified in rhetoric and bogged down in technicalities. Without a greater commitment of resources, the litmus test is one the Philippines could fail. By Shawn W. Crispin

]]> Attacks on the Press in 2011: Journalists Killed tag:cpj.org,2012://1.17663 2012-02-21T21:37:14Z 2012-02-20T14:29:07Z Murders decline, but fatalities rise during coverage of protests. Photographers and freelancers pay an especially high price. Pakistan is the world's most dangerous nation.... Committee to Protect Journalists Murders decline, but fatalities rise during coverage of protests. Photographers and freelancers pay an especially high price. Pakistan is the world's most dangerous nation.

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