We applaud the Nobel Committee’s recognition of the courage not just of these two journalists but of so many others who speak truth to power “in a world in which democracy and freedom of the press face increasingly adverse conditions.”
There is corruption in the Philippine media. It reflects the social problem in Philippine society. Corruption is not limited to people in government, business and other sectors. It exists among those in the media.
Veteran journalists slammed Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s claim that there is no press repression in the Philippines.
Aglipay denies violating press freedom saying he removed Talabong for being “unfair” and “omitting most vital information” in reporting the House hearings.
A “predator since taking office”, the RSF said Duterte imposes his predatory method in the Philippines by waging “total war” against independent media.