Duterte’s muzzling of the press in the Philippines could present a model for authorities in Hong Kong, where a sweeping new national security law is due to be imposed in coming weeks.
Fears for Philippines press freedom as court finds Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, whose website has put President Rodrigo Duterte under tough scrutiny, was convicted of libel on Monday and faces up to six years in jail, in a ruling widely …
Partial Restrictions to Remain in Capital as Philippines Tackles Virus
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday partial restrictions would remain in place in the capital Manila for another two weeks because the threat from the new coronavirus was still present …
Manila court convicts Philippines’ top journalist in libel case
Journalist Maria Ressa, an outspoken critic of Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte, was sentenced to up to six years in jail in a libel case on Monday. Charges and allegations against Ms. Ressa are …
Maria Ressa, journalist and critic of Philippines’ President Duterte, faces six years in prison for ‘cyberlibel’
One of the Philippines’ most prominent journalists has been sentenced to up to six years in prison for “cyberlibel”, in what rights groups have said is an attempt by President Duterte to crush …
Journalist Maria Ressa found guilty of ‘cyberlibel’ in Philippines
Union says verdict against Rappler editor and a writer ‘kills freedom of speech’ …
How Philippines Punished CEO of News Outlet That Posted Years of Critical Reports
A Manila Regional Trial Court branch convicted the chief executive of popular media outlet Rappler of cyber-libel Monday in a case seen as back-handed retaliation over a string of articles critical of …
Tonik raises $21 million to launch digital bank in the Philippines
While most of these startups are yet to prove they can turn a profit, entrepreneurs are beginning to replicate similar ideas in South Asian markets, where most people don’t have accounts with …
Philippine digital bank snags $21M in Series A
Tonik Financial has secured $21 million in its Series A round, which it will tap to kickstart its digital bank services next quarter in the Philippines where it estimates has a $140 billion retail …
Journalist Maria Ressa found guilty of “cyber libel” by Philippines court
Ressa and Santos were hit with prison sentences of six months and one day to up to six years but can remain free on bail while they appeal the verdict.