‘Press freedom is dead if Ampatuans not convicted’ – lawyer
"If there would be no conviction, I'm sorry to say press freedom is dead."
‘Press freedom is dead if Ampatuans not convicted’ – lawyer
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Media group, workers call for justice for victims of Ampatuan Massacre
Media group, workers call for justice for victims of Ampatuan Massacre
"It is our way of keeping the fight for justice alive, as well as condemning all violations of human rights. And hopefully, before all our candles run out, justice would be given to all victims.”
Journalists mark 10 years of injustice over Ampatuan Massacre
Journalists mark 10 years of injustice over Ampatuan Massacre
“We remember Ampatuan Massacre but we have to bring back the rage.”
9 years after Ampatuan Massacre, still no justice
9 years after Ampatuan Massacre, still no justice
“And while a closure to this tragedy is most welcome, we stress that it should not in any way detract from the State’s continued accountability for its continued failure to bring an end to the threats and attacks against journalists and to give justice to the more than 100 other victims of media killings since 1986."
Ampatuan massacre suspect’s furlough angers journalists, rights advocates
Ampatuan massacre suspect’s furlough angers journalists, rights advocates
"...we stress that the crime of which Mr. Ampatuan is accused of is of such a heinous nature that the shock and outrage it stirred around the world forced then President Gloria Arroyo to move against the powerful clan that was among her staunchest allies."
No better time than never
No better time than never
Former chief justice Reynato Puno says this is the “better time” to shift to a federal form of government. He didn’t say what he was comparing today with (a better time than when?). But he did claim that it’s because there’s enough public support to realize it....
Conditions that led to Ampatuan massacre still present
Conditions that led to Ampatuan massacre still present
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.
CA’s nod of Sajid Ampatuan’s bail disappoints media group
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
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
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
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
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?
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...
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
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
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
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
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...
5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Calls for justice reverberate
5th year of Ampatuan massacre | Calls for justice reverberate
In commemoration of the fifth year of the Ampatuan massacre, journalists and advocates stage protest actions highlighting the call for justice and an end to impunity. Photos by Fred Dabu | Ronalyn V. Olea |National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (MANILA)...
Reforms needed to solve Ampatuan massacre case, other media killings
Reforms needed to solve Ampatuan massacre case, other media killings
“Our justices may look into the possibility of reviewing and revising the rules of court.” – Prima Quinsayas, lawyer of the Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists
5 years after Ampatuan massacre, zero justice | Journalists, advocates slam impunity
5 years after Ampatuan massacre, zero justice | Journalists, advocates slam impunity
“Deprive us not of justice.” – Edita Tiamzon, wife of UNTV cameraman Daniel Tiamzon
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