August 2006 alerts Archives | CMFR

• Manila-based photojournalist slain

  MANILA (CMFR) – A Metro Manila-based photojournalist was slain on 31 July in Malabon City, just north of Manila. Based on police reports, Prudencio “Dick” Melendres, a photojournalist working... Read more

• Government links communist group with media

  A government official recently warned against possible communist infiltration of the country’s newsrooms. During a state-sponsored forum last 21 August, national security adviser Norberto Gonzales said that there “are... Read more

• Suspects in 2 journalists’ slay fall

  The police recently presented one of two primary suspects in the 16 May killing of tabloid reporter Albert Orsolino. Ramon Rivera, a Navotas jailguard on absence without official leave,... Read more

• Movie/TV board suspends documentary

  For airing an episode showing individuals using drugs, a documentary program of a popular network was recently suspended by the country’s movie and television review board. In its memorandum... Read more

• CMFR Philippines Libel Alerts Capsule: RECENT LIBEL CASES HOUND PHILIPPINE MEDIA; BILL APPROVED TO STOP USE OF LIBEL AS HARASSMENT

  Solon files libel vs. local journalist A local journalist was recently slapped with libel by a congressman in Pampanga, 80 kilometers north of Manila. Dante Fabian, a Sun.Star Pampanga... Read more

• Reporters escape slay, kidnap try; broadcaster receives death threats

  Reporter escapes kidnap try in Laguna A tabloid correspondent recently escaped from three men who tried to abduct him while he was waiting for a ride home in Calamba... Read more