The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) calls on the Philippine National Police to stop harassing journalists and protesters during protest actions. Members of the Southern Police District arrested environmental activist and Bulatlat contributor...
Paul Soriano
Cases vs Capiz journos a clear example of how libel is used for harassment
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...
#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...


