Press freedom and freedom of expression advocates have long highlighted how libel laws have long been used to harass and silence public interest reporting. This is clearly shown in the libel cases filed against colleagues India and Jay Lavapiez of Baskog Radio in...
Paul Soriano
#FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio: NGOs renew call for journalist’s release as lawyers seek review of unjust conviction
On 23 March 2026, the judge is scheduled to decide on the defence’s motion for reconsideration of Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s conviction for the bogus “financing of terrorism,” along with a motion to reconsider her bail. A coalition of international and local press freedom...

