Philippines media freedom

The news site has published numerous exposes of the Duterte administration's "drug war" and other government abuses.

The Philippine president threatened to shut down major telecom operators and said Beijing was “in possession” of the South China Sea.

ABS-CBN stopped broadcasting in May. The rejection of its license renewal request this week takes it off the air for good.

Domestic and international watchdogs condemned the verdict, which may put countless local journalists and internet users at risk of charges they cannot fight.

ABS-CBN, which had repeatedly drawn the ire of Rodrigo Duterte, was forced to stop broadcasting on Tuesday, leading to allegations of a political hit job.

ABS-CBN, often critical of President Duterte, was ordered to stop operating after its 25-year congressional franchise ended Monday.

Maria Ressa’s arrest deepened concerns about press freedom in the Southeast Asian state.

The lack of justice in the Maguindanao Massacre underscores Duterte's contempt for journalists.

In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.

The Philippines’ Duterte turns on the media that helped elect him.