Tag: World Press Freedom Day
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World Press Freedom Day protest
Representatives of media groups call for the release of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and for justice for murdered community journalist RJ Ledesma during a protest-march inside the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2026. : Jimmy A Domingo #defendpressfreedom #worldpressfreedomday2026
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PTFOMS Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom on World Press Freedom Day
MANILA — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security reaffirmed its commitment to protecting press freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists as the country observed World Press Freedom Day today, May 3. In a statement, the task force said the observance highlights the importance of safeguarding journalists’ rights and upholding freedom of expression in…
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On World Press Freedom Day, Philippines highlights gains in protecting journalists, promoting responsible journalism
SANTIAGO, CHILE— THE press community in the Philippines remains vibrant, further gaining momentum and free as it continues to live up to its reputation as the ‘freest press’ in Asia. This was the bold assessment given by Undersecretary Paul M. Gutierrez, a former journalist appointed in May 2023 by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as…
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May 3 is World Press Freedom Day.
Today is World Press Freedom Day. The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day or World Press Day. It aims to observe and raise awareness to the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold that right as enshrined under Article…
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World Press Freedom Day 200 kilometer epic bike ride
World Press Freedom Day campaigner Richard Reyes (kneeling, 3rd from left of photo), a photojournalist of the Philippine Daily Inquirer pose for a souvenir picture with Zambales Mama’s Biker Zone Team during a revitalization stop of the 200-kilometer epic Manila to Masinloc bicycle ride on April 30, Sunday, in Castillejos-town Zambales province.
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