Five journalists have been gunned down under the Duterte administration, bringing to 178 the total of media killings since 1986, the restoration of democratic institutions.
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CA’s nod of Sajid Ampatuan’s bail disappoints media group
“We can only hope our fears about the possible adverse effects this development may have on the cause of justice for the 58 victims of the massacre, among them 32 colleagues, is unfounded,” the NUJP said.
No moving on for kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims
“It’s been seven years that we have been dreaming of justice,” Arlene told journalists and press freedom advocates. “We hope you will not forget what happened to our loved ones.”
Children of Ampatuan Massacre victims turn to art to demand justice
“Most of the children admitted they feel anger. Others said they want to take revenge. But all of them want justice and they want the rule of law to reign.”
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victim calls for justice
On the seventh year of the Ampatuan Massacre, a widow of one of the victims joins a protest action held at the foot of Chino Roces (formerly Mendiola) bridge.
Ampatuan massacre victims’ kin, NUJP frown at Duterte’s choice for spokesperson
“If he is really appointed, I will no longer hope for progress in this case.”
World Press Freedom Day | Ampatuan massacre kin to Aquino: Where is justice?
Contrary to Aquino’s promise, no one has been convicted yet for the brutal murder of 58 individuals, of whom 32 were journalists, on Nov. 23, 2009. By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Marking the World Press Freedom day, families of the victims of the 2009 Ampatuan massacre issued an open letter reminding President Benigno…
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
“Aquino told us during his campaign for presidency that he would resolve the case before he gets down. Now, he is ignoring us.”
Under Aquino, media killings, other attacks unabated
In the 2014 Impunity Index of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Philippines was ranked third next to Iraq and Somalia.
Pooled Editorial | Ampatuan Massacre, a grim symbol of reigning impunity under Aquino
Another day of delay in bringing justice to the 58 victims is another license for greater human rights violations and unaccountability in the country. We could no longer allow this government, or the next, to continue this injustice.
The State’s responsibility in ending the killing of journalists
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld As if to mock the memory of the 32 journalists and media workers who were among the 58 men and women killed on Nov. 23, 2009, during the Ampatuan Massacre (named after the town where it took place), the Philippine National Police (PNP) has prevented media coverage…