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Philippines media freedom
July 28, 2020
Duterte Takes Aim at ‘Oligarchs’ in Address to Nation as Philippines’ COVID-19 Cases Rise
By Nick Aspinwall
The Philippine president threatened to shut down major telecom operators and said Beijing was “in possession” of the South China Sea.
July 10, 2020
Lawmakers Vote to Close Down Philippines’ Largest TV Network
By Associated Press
ABS-CBN stopped broadcasting in May. The rejection of its license renewal request this week takes it off the air for good.
June 16, 2020
Rappler Journalists Convicted of Libel in Chilling Verdict for Philippine Press Freedom
By Nick Aspinwall
Domestic and international watchdogs condemned the verdict, which may put countless local journalists and internet users at risk of charges they cannot fight.
May 07, 2020
Fears of Press Freedom Crackdown After Philippines Orders Largest Broadcaster Off Air
By Nick Aspinwall
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.
May 05, 2020
Philippines Orders Leading TV Network To Shut Down
By Associated Press
ABS-CBN, often critical of President Duterte, was ordered to stop operating after its 25-year congressional franchise ended Monday.
February 14, 2019
Philippine Agents Arrest Award-Winning Journalist Critical of Duterte
By Bullit Marquez
Maria Ressa’s arrest deepened concerns about press freedom in the Southeast Asian state.
September 24, 2018
Duterte’s Media War in the Philippines
By Luke Hunt
The lack of justice in the Maguindanao Massacre underscores Duterte's contempt for journalists.
April 13, 2018
Duterte's China Convergence Continues
By Shannon Tiezzi
In China, the Philippine leader advances cooperation in the economic, defense, and media sectors.
January 18, 2018
Why Is Duterte Trying to Ban Rappler?
By Tom Smith
The Philippines’ Duterte turns on the media that helped elect him.
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