“The closure of ABS-CBN’s regional stations also deprives millions upon millions of Filipinos throughout the country of a major source of credible news and information even as the national struggles against the pandemic.”
Nueva Ecija radio station denounces continuous harassment by local government
“This is why we will not remain silent, and will continue to say the truth. We will use our pens and microphones to let our audience hear the plight of the ordinary citizens, as well as all the programs and projects of the government.”
ABS-CBN supporters push for people’s initiative to bring ABS-CBN back on air
“Our progressive congressmen can draft the most privileged bills, but without the people’s support outside they will have a hard time convincing the people inside the Congress.”
Netizens criticize Duterte’s midnight address, support health workers’ plea
“The dissent & outrage of the Filipino people will continue to grow towards this arrogant & (lack of a better term) Stupid administration, simple…hindi nyo pinakikinggan kaming mga Pilipino na ninanakawan nyo ng progresibo, matiwasay, at ligtas na kinabukasan. Ang yabang nyo!”
Journalists urge public to defend press freedom
“Never since the late unlamented Marcos dictatorship has a president ever deigned to shut down the independent media and stifle criticism and dissent.”
Cops arrest Kadamay member, seize copies of news magazine
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said that the raid is just ‘a preview’ of future abuses that can be done under the Anti-Terrorism Law of 2020.
Journalists, artists file 14th petition against terror law
Updated July 23, 9:16 p.m. By ALYSSA MAE CLARIN Bulatlat.com MANILA— Journalists, artists, and free expression advocates filed the 14th petition today, July 23, before the Supreme Court against RA 114979, or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. Joined by almost 40 individuals from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the groups filed a petition for Certiorari and…
Employees urge lawmakers to vote ‘Yes’ to ABS-CBN’s franchise
“To our congressmen, please vote for ABS-CBN. Please vote yes for our families. I hope you will heed our calls.”
NTC’s shutdown of Sky Direct, TV Plus to affect 55 M Filipinos
“It is clear that the goal of this administration is not only to shut down ABS-CBN but to send a message throughout the media industry.”
Mang Dodong and other faces of injustice during lockdown
“They are not disobedient, they are just striving to survive.”
In a bid for franchise renewal, ABS-CBN debunks allegations
“ABS-CBN’s return to the Lopezes was done in accordance with the law, and that is our truth.”