Dennis Pido, a 56-year-old radio technician for DXMS Radyo Bida-NDBC, was shot dead in a daytime ambush in Maguindanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt while NDBC calls for a swift investigation and justice.
Journalist and Barangay Official Shot Dead Outside Village Hall, Raising Fresh Fears Over Press Freedom in Volatile Region
Nestor “Teting” Micator, a radio DJ and reporter who also served as a barangay councilor, was gunned down Thursday evening outside the barangay hall in Malidegao. The attack has triggered widespread condemnation and renewed fears about the safety of journalists…
ASEAN Rights Group Condemns Killings in Central Philippines, Calls for Independent Inquiry
A regional rights group denounces a deadly military operation in Negros Occidental that left 19 dead, including civilians, and urges an independent investigation.
Is Local News Dead? Or Are We Killing It?
Local news isn’t dying a natural death. It is being killed slowly and methodically—not by disinterest, not by digital disruption, but by a political and economic ecosystem that punishes truth-telling outside Metro Manila. For years, we’ve been told that provincial…
Trump’s $15 Million Defamation Settlement with ABC Sparks Outrage
Trump’s $15 Million Defamation Settlement with ABC Sparks Outrage: “This is How Democracy Dies” A media firestorm erupted on Saturday after reports surfaced that ABC agreed to pay $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit.…
Legal Victory of Atom Araullo is a Beacon for Press Freedom and Journalists’ Rights
Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo has triumphed in a P2-million defamation suit against Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) hosts Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz, who red-tagged him and his family. The decision, handed down by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court…
