The conviction of Ms. Ressa, a critic of President Rodrigo Duterte and his violent drug war, is the latest blow to press freedoms in the country.
As economy slumps, Philippines lets eateries reopen to recoup job losses
The Philippines is getting back to business after one of the world’s strictest coronavirus lockdowns spanning nearly three months, allowing restaurants to reopen this week for dine-in customers in an …
Conviction in the Philippines Reveals Facebook’s Dangers
But Facebook’s effect on the world is multifaceted and complicated, and the good can’t simply make us forget the bad. Without Facebook or a digital hangout like it, we might never have seen the …
Philippines reports 364 new coronavirus cases, five new deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry reported 364 new coronavirus infections and five more deaths on Tuesday, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 26,781 and fatalities to 1,103.
Duterte’s war on the press in the Philippines could provide a model for Hong Kong and beyond
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’ …